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

Second, evaluate your exposure to phishing and credential stuffing, the leading causes of breaches. — Rohan Pinto, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026

Participants can choose between an adorable white bear or beige bunny and bring their plushie to life through stuffing, assembly, and customization. — Charlie Vargas, Daily News, 24 June 2026

Pick up cooling pillows like these with a breathable bamboo cover and fluffy foam stuffing, or grab a lightweight quilt like this Laura Ashley option with a fill that will keep you warm without overheating. — Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 20 June 2026

Cooked amaranth has a slightly earthy, porridge-like texture that works well as a breakfast bowl with fruit and honey, as a rice substitute under curries and stews, or as a stuffing for roasted squash. — Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 15 June 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