padding

noun

UK /ˈpæd.ɪŋ/

US /ˈpæd.ɪŋ/

Soft stuff put inside something to make it soft or safe.

The jacket has extra padding on the shoulders.

SYNONYMS

cushioning filling stuffing wadding lining

RELATED WORDS

pad cushion foam insulation stuffing

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Extra words added to make something longer.

His essay was full of padding to reach the page limit.

3. Material used to protect something during packing.

Use padding around the glasses so they don't break.

4. The act of walking softly and quietly.

We heard the padding of feet in the hallway.