filler
filler Lexical Profile
filler Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A substance, material, or ingredient used to fill a gap, cavity, or crack, or added to a product to increase its bulk or weight.
"The carpenter applied a wood filler to smooth out the deep scratches before painting the cabinet."
Material of lower importance or quality included in a publication, broadcast, speech, or recording merely to take up space or time.
"Critics noted that while the album had three standout singles, the remaining tracks felt like uninspired filler."
A cosmetic substance injected beneath the skin to restore facial volume and smooth out wrinkles or lines.
"The dermatologist explained the difference between muscle-relaxing injections and hyaluronic acid dermal fillers."
A word, sound, or phrase, such as 'um', 'uh', or 'you know', spoken during a pause in conversation without adding literal meaning.
"Public speaking coaches train students to pause silently rather than relying on verbal fillers when gathering their thoughts."
• Rhymes for filler
Word Origin & Etymology
Recorded from the late 14th century as an agent noun derived from the Old English verb 'fyllan' (to fill) combined with the suffix '-er'.