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
1
A substance used to fill a gap, crack, or hole.
"He smoothed wood filler into the crack before painting."
2
A cosmetic substance injected under the skin to smooth wrinkles or add volume.
"She had filler injected into her lips."
3
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 notesIn 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
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Word forms
- Plural
- fillers
Fill the gap
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He smoothed wood _____ into the crack before painting.
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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.
