: 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
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
Consider turning stale bread into breadcrumbs, stuffing, or croutons—but check for moldy slices first.
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Dec. 2025
In addition to the usual festivities, this event also features a range of interesting competitions, including kumquat stuffing and shrimp de-heading.
—Kristy Christiansen, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2025
On defense, tackle Jalen Redmond has been a revelation for the Vikings, constantly pushing pockets, pressuring quarterbacks and stuffing runs.
—Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
The students were served a delicious traditional Holiday Dinner, catered by The French Gourmet, that included turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberries, a traditional Yule Log and other delicious desserts.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Dec. 2025
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Dec. 2025
In addition to the usual festivities, this event also features a range of interesting competitions, including kumquat stuffing and shrimp de-heading.
—Kristy Christiansen, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2025
On defense, tackle Jalen Redmond has been a revelation for the Vikings, constantly pushing pockets, pressuring quarterbacks and stuffing runs.
—Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
The students were served a delicious traditional Holiday Dinner, catered by The French Gourmet, that included turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberries, a traditional Yule Log and other delicious desserts.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Dec. 2025
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“Stuffing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stuffing. Accessed 29 Dec. 2025.
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stuffing
noun
stuff·ing
ˈstəf-iŋ 
: material used to stuff something
especially
: a seasoned mixture used to stuff meat or poultry
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