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Vocabulary Entry
padding
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
Material used to make something softer or to fill space.
Example Sentences
"The pillow is filled with soft padding for comfort."
"She added extra padding to the box to protect the fragile items inside."
"The padding in the jacket helps keep you warm during winter."
V
verb
To add material to something to make it thicker or to fill it out.
Example Sentences
"He padded the envelope with bubble wrap to ensure it wouldn’t get damaged."
"The author padded the story with unnecessary details."
"She padded the report with additional data to make it look more substantial."
A
adjective
Describing something that is cushioned or soft.
Example Sentences
"He wore a padded jacket to stay warm in the cold."
"The padded seats in the theater made for a comfortable viewing experience."
"She appreciated the padded design of the backpack for extra comfort."