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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of stuffings
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
Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stuffings
Noun
-
The fillings in the veggie tacos at Blue Eyed Daisy vary throughout the year, but the butternut squash filling caught the attention of our reader.—
C.W. Cameron,
AJC.com,
15 Mar. 2026
-
Since 2021, 18 states have enhanced their coverage to include checkups, X-rays, fillings, crowns, and dentures, while loosening annual dollar caps for benefits.—
Phil Galewitz,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Some hotels also outfit their bedscapes with down-alternative pillows, which mirror the feel of a classic down feather pillow with hypoallergenic fills that are just as soft and supportive for all sleep styles—from back sleepers to stomach sleepers.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
9 Mar. 2026
-
Platinum requires 12 regular fills or six premium fills in the same timeframe.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
17 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Stuffings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stuffings. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
