noun Uncommon

filler

FIH-luh

Filler (noun) means a substance used to fill a gap, crack, or hole. Example: “He smoothed wood filler into the crack before painting.”

noun

A substance used to fill a gap, crack, or hole.

"He smoothed wood filler into the crack before painting."

A cosmetic substance injected under the skin to smooth wrinkles or add volume.

"She had filler injected into her lips."

Content added mainly to take up space or time, rather than for its own value.

"Most of the album felt like filler, apart from two standout tracks."

"The newspaper ran a short filler piece about local weather."

How to use filler

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomething added just to occupy space, whether it's a physical substance, a cosmetic injection, or low-value content.

Common mistake

In music/TV/writing criticism, calling something "filler" implies it lacks real substance — a mildly negative judgment.

Common pairings

dermal filler wood filler filler content filler episode

Word forms

fillers plural, Fillers plural

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He smoothed wood _____ into the crack before painting.

Synonyms

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Rhymes for filler

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Frequently asked questions

What does “filler” mean?

The word “filler” means a substance used to fill a gap, crack, or hole. In plain terms, something added just to occupy space, whether it's a physical substance, a cosmetic injection, or low-value content.

How do you pronounce “filler”?

“Filler” is pronounced FIH-luh (/ˈfɪlɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “filler” in a sentence?

Here is “filler” used in a sentence: “He smoothed wood filler into the crack before painting.”

What part of speech is “filler”?

“Filler” is a noun.

Is “filler” a common word?

“Filler” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “filler” have?

“Filler” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a substance used to fill a gap, crack, or hole.

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