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

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Consider turning stale bread into breadcrumbs, stuffing, or croutons—but check for moldy slices first. —Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2026

On the another hand, LeBron James is getting the stuffing beat out of him and no calls. —Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026

Aside from beating the stuffing out of a life-sized penguin plushie, Gritty has mocked — and stalked — the team's fans. —Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026

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