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
  • The fillings are simple and flavorful, like pairing chicken with toum (garlic sauce), cucumber and pickles, or lamb with tahini, onions and tomatoes.
    Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
  • The shop is known for customizable tres leches cakes with 11 fresh fillings and six cake sizes.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • There are soaring layers of harmony vocals, a glistening 12-string-guitar part, driving drum fills that speed the song forward.
    Jack Hamilton, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
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“Waddings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waddings. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.

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