Pronunciation: /ˈpædɪŋ/
noun soft material used to fill or protect something
A1 She added extra padding to the chair to make it more comfortable.
A2 The padding in the jacket kept him warm during the cold winter months.
B1 The padding in the boxing gloves helped protect his hands during the match.
B2 The padding in the helmet absorbed the impact of the fall, preventing any serious injury.
C1 The padding in the car seat provided extra cushioning for a more comfortable ride.
C2 The padding in the mattress was so plush and luxurious, it felt like sleeping on a cloud.
verb to fill or increase the size of something with soft material
A1 She is padding the sofa with extra cushions.
A2 The athlete is padding their gloves before the match.
B1 The chef is padding out the soup with more vegetables.
B2 The author is padding the novel with unnecessary details.
C1 The politician is accused of padding their expenses.
C2 The company is padding their financial reports to make them look better.
formal The padding in the sofa provides extra comfort.
informal I added some extra padding to my bike seat for a more comfortable ride.
slang I need some extra padding in my budget for unexpected expenses.
figurative She used humor as a form of padding to soften the blow of her criticism.
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