padding

noun

pad·​ding ˈpa-diŋ How to pronounce padding (audio)
: material with which something is padded

Examples of padding in a Sentence

the padding on the seat of the chairs These shoes have extra padding in the heel. If you remove the padding from his speech you can see that he offers no new ideas.
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Other factors such as extra or differently placed keys and the amount and orientation of padding can also complicate your adjustment period. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 11 July 2025 Check the label for important information regarding how to wash the bedding and if the removable cover and interior padding are machine washable. Cody Godwin, USA Today, 11 July 2025 That’s thanks to a C-Cap midsole for padding and support, suede and mesh uppers, and overall quality construction that equals major durability. Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2025 Our testers loved the roomy toe box and plush padding, which made each step feel smooth and low-impact, even on hard pavement. Lauren Paige Richeson, Health, 30 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for padding

Word History

First Known Use

1640, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of padding was in 1640

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“Padding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/padding. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

padding

noun
pad·​ding
ˈpad-iŋ
: material used to pad something

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