noun
Uncommon
padding
PA-dihng
Padding (noun) means Soft material used to fill or cushion something. Example: “The seat cushion had lost most of its padding over the years.”
noun
1
Soft material used to fill or cushion something.
"The seat cushion had lost most of its padding over the years."
2
Extra, low-value content added just to fill space or take up time.
"The report was mostly padding, with barely any real analysis."
"Editors cut the padding from his script to tighten the pacing."
How to use padding
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSoft filler material, or, figuratively, unnecessary content added just to make something look bigger or longer.
Common pairings
foam padding
cut the padding
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What does “padding” mean?
The word “padding” means soft material used to fill or cushion something. In plain terms, soft filler material, or, figuratively, unnecessary content added just to make something look bigger or longer.
How do you pronounce “padding”?
“Padding” is pronounced PA-dihng (/ˈpædɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “padding” in a sentence?
Here is “padding” used in a sentence: “The seat cushion had lost most of its padding over the years.”
What part of speech is “padding”?
“Padding” is a noun.
Is “padding” a common word?
“Padding” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “padding” have?
“Padding” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: soft material used to fill or cushion something.
