: 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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Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 1 Aug. 2025
However, for more advanced wrinkling, professional treatments (such as lasers, fillers, or RF microneedling) may offer better results.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 1 Aug. 2025
In fact, one popular brand of dermal filler, Sculptra, was originally developed in the 1990s for HIV patients.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 30 July 2025
Sculptural ceramic bowls filled with faux fruit make easy, playful centerpiece fillers.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2025
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Noun
If improvement is seen, the changes may be much more subtle than cosmetic treatments such as chemical peels and fillers.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 1 Aug. 2025
However, for more advanced wrinkling, professional treatments (such as lasers, fillers, or RF microneedling) may offer better results.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 1 Aug. 2025
In fact, one popular brand of dermal filler, Sculptra, was originally developed in the 1990s for HIV patients.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 30 July 2025
Sculptural ceramic bowls filled with faux fruit make easy, playful centerpiece fillers.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 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 6 Aug. 2025.
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