stuffings

plural of stuffing
as in fillings
soft material that is used to fill the hollow parts of something never heard of using goose down as stuffing for comforters until she moved to a cold climate

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Recent Examples of stuffings Tommy disburses stuffings and sauces to hungry locals as the GIs seduced their grandmothers with Camels and nylon stockings. Dominic Green, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026 The wide and shallow make of this casserole dish is a hefty $120 off and just the right vehicle for dishes that are better crisp—stuffings, mac and cheese, ratatouille, the list goes on. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025
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Noun
  • Their concave shapes and generous size are perfect vessels for all kinds of fillings, from a rich, hearty meat ragù to lighter combinations like ricotta and seasonal vegetables.
    Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
  • Led by Chef Jonathan Leonard, the counter service-only restaurant will offer handmade empanadas with unique fillings, like Caribbean oxtail and Cajun crab mac & cheese.
    Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2026
Noun
  • Peart’s unusual – but iconic – drum fills and tempo changes are perhaps the most complicated in the rock ‘n’ roll canon.
    Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 8 June 2026
  • Pantry staples, paper goods and freezer fills are moving in bigger packages as families try to lock in a lower per-unit cost.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026

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“Stuffings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stuffings. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.

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