stuffing

1 of 2

noun

stuff·​ing ˈstə-fiŋ 

: material used to stuff or fill: such as

a

: a soft material (such as cotton or polyester) used to fill upholstered furniture, cushions, bedding, etc.

b

: a seasoned mixture (as of bread crumbs, vegetables, and butter) that is typically placed inside the cavity of a turkey, pepper, etc. and cooked

stuffing

2 of 2

present participle of stuff entry 2

Synonyms of stuffing

Noun

• filling
• packing
• fill
• padding

Examples of stuffing in a Sentence

Noun

Would you like more stuffing?

never heard of using goose down as stuffing for comforters until she moved to a cold climate

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The smallest detail can affect the toy’s value, from the stuffing — the initial batch was reportedly made with PVC pellets, while later versions were made with polyethylene pellets — to subtleties in the eyes, nose or mouth. — Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026

Acorn squash is ideal for roasting, soups, salads, or stuffing; its skin softens after baking, making peeling unnecessary. — Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2026

While this feature never got implemented, a Phia spokesperson told Bloomberg, Kianni was in support of the cookie stuffing practices, and encouraged team members to implement shady practices. — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026

Replacing affected passwords promptly and using unique credentials help prevent credential stuffing attacks, account takeover and wider identity theft. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing stuffing

• knock the stuffing out of
• stuffing box

Rhymes for stuffing

• bluffing
• buffing
• huffing
• puffing
• roughing
• scuffing
• sloughing
• snuffing

Kids Definition

stuffing

noun

stuff·​ing ˈstəf-iŋ 

: material used to stuff something

especially : a seasoned mixture used to stuff meat or poultry