noun
stuffing
STUH-fihng
noun
1
A seasoned mixture used to fill poultry, vegetables, or other foods before cooking.
"Grandma’s stuffing recipe has been in the family for years."
2
Soft material used to fill cushions, toys, or similar objects.
"The old teddy bear was losing its stuffing."
How to Use Stuffing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the food mixture used to fill dishes like turkey, or the soft filling inside cushions and toys.
Common pairings
turkey stuffing
pillow stuffing
knock the stuffing out of
Word Forms
stuffings plural
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Etymology
From stuff + the noun-forming suffix -ing.