airpadding
nounUK /ˈeəˌpædɪŋ/
US /ˈerˌpædɪŋ/
Airpadding is soft air put inside something to make it puffy and safe to bump into.
The box was filled with airpadding so the glass cups would not break.
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2. A layer of trapped air used in shoes or sports gear to soften impacts.
His new running shoes have airpadding in the heels.
3. The act of filling a space with air to protect fragile items during shipping.
Airpadding the parcel took only a few minutes.
4. A soft, inflated lining inside helmets or seats for comfort.
The bike helmet's airpadding made it feel light on her head.