waddings

plural of wadding
as in fillings
soft material that is used to fill the hollow parts of something the last step is to fill the pillow with wadding and stitch it closed

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Noun
  • While known for cannoli, other specialties at Tony Cannoli Sweets & Eats include cheesecakes and deftly decorated multi-layer cakes with various fillings.
    Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 13 Oct. 2025
  • While fillings cool, adjust oven rack to lowest position, place rimmed baking sheet on oven rack, and heat oven to 425 degrees.
    Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
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  • That translates to vibrant color, smooth fills and gradients, and notably good contrast.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Among our picks are soft feather pillows with breathable fabrics and adjustable fills.
    Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2025
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“Waddings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waddings. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.

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