filler

Definition of fillernext
as in filling
soft material that is used to fill the hollow parts of something the vase was packed in Styrofoam filler to protect it during shipping

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Recent Examples of filler While a pot filler is a common fixture above the stove, designers are beginning to incorporate a similar idea elsewhere—installing one just high enough to clear your pet’s bowls while minimizing splash, often in the kitchen or laundry room with waterproof flooring underneath. Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026 Lego Creator 3-in-1 Cute Bunny What could be more perfect than an Easter basket filler for teens than a bunny Lego set? Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 14 Mar. 2026 A number of talking-head interviews with different urologists confirm that the filler injections Moore offers have the potential to become another hit along the same lines. Tomris Laffly, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026 Dinner starts with a brief discussion about Dorit having dinner with PK, a gel fart that has been collected from the air, sucked up into a syringe, and then used as lip filler for Saddam Hussein’s corpse. Brian Moylan, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for filler
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Noun
  • Starting from a short end and using parchment to help shape, roll up cake (don’t worry if some filling gets squeezed out on the sides).
    Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
  • The new Strawberry Shortcake Kringle, inspired by the classic treat of the same name, features sweet cookie pieces and a special O&H signature made-from-scratch filling, topped with buttery streusel, sweet ice and pink chocolate curls.
    Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Traditionally, this dessert asks you to (1) swaddle hot cake in a kitchen towel; (2) roll, cool, and unroll it to set the shape; then (3) fill and reroll it with bated breath.
    Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
  • The rocket will go through multiple phases of fueling, referred to as slow fill, fast fill, topping and replenishing.
    Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • This travel humidifier uses a standard water bottle as its reservoir, which cuts down on its weight to make packing easier.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
  • This comprehensive travel system includes three packing cubes and a 17-inch laptop sleeve to organize all your belongings.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The memory foam earcups offer reasonable padding; a little more would have been welcome.
    Christian de Looper, PC Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
  • Some even have foam padding for cushioning and silicone dots on fingertips to help with grip.
    Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026

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“Filler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filler. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.

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