stuffing

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

Synonyms of stuffing

• filling
• packing
• fill
• padding

Examples of stuffing in a Sentence

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

Loosely spoon the stuffing into the cavity, allowing about three-fourths of a cup per pound. —Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 21 Nov. 2025

In addition to its standard dinner menu, the restaurant will serve a Thanksgiving spread that includes turkey, brioche stuffing, gravy, mashed potatoes, French green beans, sweet potatoes, cranberry and pear chutney, rolls and pumpkin cheesecake. —Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 21 Nov. 2025

But what, exactly, pairs best with turkey, stuffing, and mashed potatoes? —Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2025

The three subs come with Monterey Cheddar cheese, spinach, red onions, mayo and Subway's new stuffing, which is made with a blend of parsley, rosemary, sage, breadcrumbs and broth, and cranberry sauce. —Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 21 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

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