filler
ˈfɪlər
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Definition of filler - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
generalperson or thing that fills a space
  • The cushion was used as a filler on the couch.
2.
mediacontent added to fill space or time in a media product
  • The episode felt like filler with little impact on the main plot..
buffer padding
3.
cosmetic surgeryTECH.dermal substance injected to restore volumeTECH.
  • She opted for a filler to smooth her wrinkles.
injectable
4.
communicationspoken sound or word to fill speech gaps
  • He often used 'um' as a filler in conversations.
5.
horticultureplant used to fill spaces in gardens
  • The gardener used fillers to complete the flower bed.
6.
tobaccoTECH.cut tobacco used in cigarsTECH.
  • The cigar's filler was of high quality.
tobacco
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Images of filler

  • filler: plant used to fill spaces in gardens
    plant used to fill spaces in gardens
  • filler: cut tobacco used in cigars
    cut tobacco used in cigars

Expressions with filler

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word used to fill space in conversation
He often uses 'um' as a filler word.
small, inexpensive gift suitable for a Christmas stocking
She bought several stocking fillers for her children's Christmas stockings..
popular dance song filling the dance floor
That song is a real floor-filler at parties.
something that fills a temporary need or pause
The show was just a gap-filler before the main event.
word or phrase used to fill pauses
He used 'you know' as a filler phrase.
narrow tube leading from fill opening into a tank or reservoir
Rust had built up inside the fuel tank filler neck.

Origin of filler

English, fill (to make full) + er (agent)

Terms with filler included in their meaning

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umintj.
pause filler
used to fill a pause in speech
welladv.
speech filler
used to introduce a remark or express hesitation
ahintj.
musical filler
use as a syllable to fill space, especially in music or singing
likeadv.
speech filler
used in speech to fill gaps or pauses
filler word
used to introduce information even when not obvious
repair
fill or seal small gaps with soft tacky filler
filler
fills a pause while the speaker thinks what to say next
metalwork
metal connection formed by melting filler to join parts

Examples of filler in a sentence

  • The editor cut the filler from the article.
  • The article was mostly filler with no new information.
  • Radio stations often use music as filler between programs.
  • The clinic offers filler treatments for facial rejuvenation.
  • Filler injections can enhance lip volume effectively.
  • She used 'like' as a filler when nervous.

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  1. French:rembourrage, remplissage, ...
  2. German:Füller, Lückenfüller, ...
  3. Italian:riempitivo, filler, ...
  4. Spanish:relleno, contenido de relleno, ...
  5. Portuguese:enchimento, preenchimento, ...
  6. Chinese:填充物, 填充内容, ...
  7. Japanese:詰め物, フィラー, ...
  8. Arabic:حاشِيَة, حَشْو, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְמַלֵּא מָקוֹם, חֹמֶר מִלּוּי, ...
  10. Russian:наполнитель, филлер, ...
  11. Ukrainian:наповнювач, заповнювач, ...
  12. Hindi:भराव, फिलर सामग्री, ...

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