stuffing

noun
UK: /ˈstʌfɪŋ/
US: /ˈstʌfɪŋ/

  1. A mixture used to fill something, like a turkey or a cushion.

    1. We had bread stuffing with the turkey last Thanksgiving.
    2. The old armchair had lost much of its stuffing over the years and was uncomfortable.

  2. Material used to pad or fill something, providing shape or protection.

    1. The teddy bear was soft because it had cotton stuffing.
    2. The packaging used extra stuffing to protect the fragile items inside during shipping.

Synonyms

cram padding gorge wadding filling
stuffing verb

  1. To fill something tightly with a material.

    1. I am stuffing the bag with clothes for my trip.
    2. She was stuffing all the important documents into her briefcase before leaving.

  2. To eat a lot of food quickly and greedily.

    1. He's always stuffing his face with junk food.
    2. They were stuffing themselves with pizza after the game, celebrating their win.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "stuffing" in English means: A mixture used to fill something, like a turkey or a cushion., Material used to pad or fill something, providing shape or protection..

The phonetic transcription of "stuffing" is /ˈstʌfɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈstʌfɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "stuffing": cram, padding, gorge, wadding, filling.

Example usage of "stuffing": "We had bread stuffing with the turkey last Thanksgiving.". More examples on the page.