stuffer

noun

stuff·​er ˈstə-fər How to pronounce stuffer (audio)
1
: one that stuffs
2
: an enclosure (such as a leaflet) inserted in an envelope in addition to a bill, statement, or notice
3
: a series of extra threads or yarn running lengthwise in a fabric to add weight and bulk and to form a backing especially for carpets

Examples of stuffer in a Sentence

the different kinds of hot dog eaters: the stuffer who downs it in two bites; the nibbler; the mustard loader
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For a team that needs a run stuffer in the middle, there aren’t many that have as many natural advantages that Sweat has in that department. Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2025 Campbell has historically been known as a run stuffer. Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025 The set comes with fine, medium, and coarse grinding plates; a food pusher; sausage stuffer tubes; and a cleaning brush. Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025 At this price, grab a few to place around the house or as stocking stuffers for pet-loving friends and family members. Christine Persaud, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for stuffer

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of stuffer was in 1611

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“Stuffer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stuffer. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.

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