Pronunciation: /fɪlər/
noun a person or thing that fills a space or container
A1 I need some filler to stuff the pillow.
A2 She used filler words like 'um' and 'uh' while speaking.
B1 The filler in this sandwich is ham and cheese.
B2 The contractor used filler to seal the gaps in the wall.
C1 He added filler material to bulk up the thin soup.
C2 The author included unnecessary filler in the novel to meet the word count requirement.
adjective used to describe something that fills a space or container
A1 I need to buy some filler paper for my binder.
A2 She used filler words like 'um' and 'like' in her speech.
B1 The filler episode in the TV series was unnecessary and boring.
B2 The filler material used in the construction project was lightweight and easy to work with.
C1 The filler text in the document was added to demonstrate the layout.
C2 The filler material used in the packaging was biodegradable and environmentally friendly.
formal The filler material was used to reinforce the structural integrity of the building.
informal I added some filler to make the soup more filling.
slang I always use filler words like 'um' and 'like' when I'm nervous.
figurative His constant jokes and stories were just filler for his lack of substance.
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