How to Use padding in a Sentence

padding

noun
  • 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.
  • These flip-flops have a full inch of padding on the heel.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Their pup loved to curl up on the bed, thanks to the padding for long naps.
    — Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 21 Aug. 2023
  • The soft padding keeps your tech safe from bumps and scratches.
    — Francesca Krempa, StyleCaster, 25 Nov. 2025
  • One side of the room has gym mats leading to a crash pad and padding.
    — Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Some padding was involved, but not much.
    — EW.com, 31 Aug. 2025
  • Not a lot of padding on the back but a throw pillow can help with that.
    — Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Feb. 2024
  • No leaky roof, and foam padding around the inside will help keep your pet warm.
    — Washington Post, 28 Nov. 2020
  • The seat has ample padding and a slanted back to cozy up against.
    — Toni Sutton, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
  • Concerned that the lack of padding might be a deal breaker?
    — Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026
  • The chair features a solid wood frame and plush foam padding.
    — Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2025
  • Pack some moleskin padding into your bag ahead of time.
    — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Some owners even wrap their dog’s tail in a pool noodle for padding.
    — Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 21 Jan. 2026
  • The padding in the tops are removable for the girlies who may not need them.
    — Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2023
  • The fabric and the padding that was once beneath it haven’t been found.
    — Paul Duggan, Washington Post, 15 Sep. 2023
  • These socks are form-fitting and feature padding on the toes and soles.
    — Alicia Kortendick, cleveland, 17 Dec. 2019
  • And the one sharp bit of the corner where there wasn't any padding took a chunk out of my hand.
    — Benjamin Vanhoose, Peoplemag, 3 Aug. 2022
  • And the one sharp bit of the corner where there wasn’t any padding took a chunk out of my hand.
    — Carson Burton, Variety, 2 Aug. 2022
  • The office got a makeover, with bright paint colors and new padding.
    — ProPublica, 12 Dec. 2019
  • Shoppers praise it for its great support and just the right amount of padding.
    — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
  • The padding feels thick and durable, but wearing the vest feels lightweight.
    — Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 6 Mar. 2025
  • Steel-toed boots gain much of their comfort from the padding used in the inner sole.
    — The Editors, Field & Stream, 8 Dec. 2020
  • This type of padding is best for a large area rug that is heavy enough to support itself.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
  • But the thick, plush padding is a little too hot for my head and neck on summer flights.
    — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2026
  • Fluffy fake snow on the floor created padding for shiny orbs and, of course, presents.
    — Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 24 Dec. 2020
  • The seats have just enough padding to keep you from going numb, and that's no kindness.
    — Elana Scherr, Car and Driver, 17 Apr. 2021
  • Jesse Winker got to the wall, but couldn’t make the catch on a ball that just cleared the padding.
    — John Fay, Cincinnati.com, 21 Apr. 2018
  • There's plush padding on the earcups and headband, and the whole build doesn't clamp down too hard on the ears.
    — Jeff Dunn, Ars Technica, 24 Aug. 2022
  • If that’s the case, look for socks with a little extra padding in the heel, toes and shins.
    — Outdoor Life, 24 Feb. 2021

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