filler

1 of 2

noun (1)

fill·​er ˈfi-lər How to pronounce filler (audio)
: one that fills: such as
a
: a substance added to a product (as to increase bulk, weight, viscosity, opacity, or strength)
b
: a composition used to fill the pores and grain especially of a wood surface before painting or varnishing
c
: a piece used to cover or fill in a space between two parts of a structure
d
: tobacco used to form the core of a cigar
e
: material used to fill extra space in a column or page of a newspaper or magazine or to increase the size of a work (such as a book)
f
: a pack of paper for a loose-leaf notebook
g
: a sound, word, or phrase (such as "you know?") used to fill pauses in speaking

filler

2 of 2

noun (2)

fil·​ler ˈfi-ˌler How to pronounce filler (audio)
plural fillers also filler
a monetary subunit of the forint see forint at Money Table

Examples of filler in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
There is every version of Ugg boot and lip filler galore. Lina Abascal, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2024 Production staffers sent golf carts to transports attendees waiting in SUVs; the Dolby Theater may need to rely on seat fillers until attendees can get inside. Jaden Thompson, Variety, 10 Mar. 2024 McLaughlin and fellow seat fillers were instructed to wait in a hallway. Journal Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2024 While any of the items on our list would make great Easter basket fillers, broad categories include small toys, educational games and activities, and health and beauty items. Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2024 These fillers create volume by stimulating collagen production, as well as improving skin texture and elasticity. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 8 Feb. 2024 The room will include lockers, repair stations, water bottle fillers and access to fitness facilities with showers. Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2024 But the company doesn’t rely on filler to cut costs. Claire Turrell, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Mar. 2024 Botox is an injection treatment to reduce wrinkles, and fillers aim to restore the volume of the face, filling wrinkles at rest and lifting soft tissue of the face that has dropped due to aging. Noninvasive or minimally invasive surgery can be done quickly and with minimal downtime and recovery. Dr. Dennis Schimpf, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

fill entry 1 + -er entry 2

Noun (2)

Hungarian fillér

First Known Use

Noun (1)

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1904, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of filler was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Filler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/filler. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

filler

noun
fill·​er
ˈfil-ər
: one that fills: as
a
: a substance added to a product (as to increase size or weight)
b
: a pack of paper to put in a binder
c
: a sound, word, or phrase used to fill pauses in speaking

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