padding

noun

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

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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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Workers are fixing the hood, repairing parts of the car pushed in over the decades and adding new padding. — Joe Marusak august 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 Aug. 2026 The suede and mesh sneakers feature memory foam padding and anti-slip outsoles for a comfortable and supportive fit. — Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026 Sit in the seat with your back flat against the padding, and your shins pressed against the shin pad. — Jenessa Connor, HEALTH, 3 Aug. 2026 Other common features include patch pockets into which items can easily be stashed away and retrieved, and softer constructions that typically do away with paddings, linings and sometimes leave the jacket completely unstructured. — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for padding

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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 16 Aug. 2026.

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padding

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

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