: one that fills: such as
a
: a substance added to a product (as to increase bulk, weight, viscosity, opacity, or strength)
b
: a composition used to fill the pores and grain especially of a wood surface before painting or varnishing
c
: a piece used to cover or fill in a space between two parts of a structure
d
: tobacco used to form the core of a cigar
e
: material used to fill extra space in a column or page of a newspaper or magazine or to increase the size of a work (such as a book)
f
: a pack of paper for a loose-leaf notebook
g
: a sound, word, or phrase (such as "you know?") used to fill pauses in speaking
plural fillers also filler
a monetary subunit of the forint see forint at Money Table
Examples of filler in a Sentence
Noun (1)
the vase was packed in Styrofoam filler to protect it during shipping
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Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2025
The filler is made of 100% exclusive Hutterite, a high-quality goose down, and the shell is made of 100% sateen cotton.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 30 May 2025
Non-Invasive Skin Tightening Procedures Skin tightening procedures that do not involve surgery include ultrasound skin tightening, radiofrequency skin tightening, and injectables like aesthetic fillers.
—Heidi Cope, Health, 29 May 2025
Practice speaking confidently without filler words—AI systems react more negatively to hesitation than human interviewers.
—Gergo Vari, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
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Noun
Dahlias grown from tubers won’t bloom until at least midsummer, so choose something that blooms earlier for the filler to provide color before the dahlias bloom.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2025
The filler is made of 100% exclusive Hutterite, a high-quality goose down, and the shell is made of 100% sateen cotton.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 30 May 2025
Non-Invasive Skin Tightening Procedures Skin tightening procedures that do not involve surgery include ultrasound skin tightening, radiofrequency skin tightening, and injectables like aesthetic fillers.
—Heidi Cope, Health, 29 May 2025
Practice speaking confidently without filler words—AI systems react more negatively to hesitation than human interviewers.
—Gergo Vari, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for filler
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“Filler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/filler. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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