: material used to stuff or fill: such as
a
: a soft material (such as cotton or polyester) used to fill upholstered furniture, cushions, bedding, etc.
b
: a seasoned mixture (as of bread crumbs, vegetables, and butter) that is typically placed inside the cavity of a turkey, pepper, etc. and cooked
Examples of stuffing in a Sentence
Would you like more stuffing?
never heard of using goose down as stuffing for comforters until she moved to a cold climate
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The stuffing, Certipur-US and Greenguard Gold-certified for safety, is cross-cut to prevent lumps and clumps, keeping the pillow smooth, airy, and puffy, despite being crammed into hiking packs and suitcases.
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Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 2 Apr. 2026
Tommy’s is also unique in the stuffing and sauce department.
—Dominic Green, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
The outside is made from 100% organic cotton, which feels so comforting and soft on skin, while the stuffing is recycled polyester that stays light and puffy.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2026
This makes credential stuffing easier, where attackers test leaked passwords across multiple services in hopes of barreling into your account.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Feb. 2026
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Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 2 Apr. 2026
Tommy’s is also unique in the stuffing and sauce department.
—Dominic Green, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
The outside is made from 100% organic cotton, which feels so comforting and soft on skin, while the stuffing is recycled polyester that stays light and puffy.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2026
This makes credential stuffing easier, where attackers test leaked passwords across multiple services in hopes of barreling into your account.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for stuffing
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“Stuffing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stuffing. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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stuffing
noun
stuff·ing
ˈstəf-iŋ 
: material used to stuff something
especially
: a seasoned mixture used to stuff meat or poultry
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