: 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
plural fillers also filler
a monetary subunit of the forint see forint at Money Table
Examples of filler in a Sentence
Noun (1)
the vase was packed in Styrofoam filler to protect it during shipping
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Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Mar. 2025
The extended broadcast of the Grant Park 165, broken up by nearly two hours of programming filler as the street course shut down during the rain, averaged 3.87 million viewers last year on NBC, according to Nielsen data.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
Roundels on the doors, a Le Mans filler cap, and 13-inch Weller steel wheels complete the look.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2025
The Sox traded away their star pitcher and failed to add any free agents beyond journeymen and roster fillers.
—Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 24 Feb. 2025
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Noun
These plants are great for fillers in pots and even in small spots in beds.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Mar. 2025
The extended broadcast of the Grant Park 165, broken up by nearly two hours of programming filler as the street course shut down during the rain, averaged 3.87 million viewers last year on NBC, according to Nielsen data.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
Roundels on the doors, a Le Mans filler cap, and 13-inch Weller steel wheels complete the look.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2025
The Sox traded away their star pitcher and failed to add any free agents beyond journeymen and roster fillers.
—Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 24 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for filler
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“Filler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/filler. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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