padding
/ˈpædɪŋ/
noun
- Soft material used to fill or cover something for comfort, protection, or shape.
- The shipping box contained foam padding to keep the glass safe.
- The helmet has thick padding to protect the head during sports.
- She added extra padding to the chair cushions for more comfort.
- Unnecessary words or information added to a speech or piece of writing to make it longer.
- The editor removed the padding from the article to make it clearer.
- Teachers can often spot padding in student essays.
- His presentation was full of padding and lacked real substance.
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