filling

[ˈfɪlɪŋ]

filling Definition

• 1. a substance or mixture used to fill a cavity in a tooth
• 2. the material used to fill something

Using filling: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "filling" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I need to get a filling at the dentist.

• Example

  The filling in the cake was made of cream and strawberries.

• Example

  The filling in the sandwich was too much for me to finish.

• Example

  The filling in the pie was delicious.

filling Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for filling

• packing
• padding
• stuffing
• cramming

Phrases with filling

• filling station

  a place where fuel is sold for vehicles

  Example

  We need to stop at the filling station to get gas before we hit the road.

• filling cabinet

  a piece of furniture with drawers for storing documents

  Example

  I found the contract in the bottom drawer of the filling cabinet.

• filling material

  a substance used to fill a gap or hole

  Example

  The filling material for the wall is made of cement and sand.

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Summary: filling in Brief

The term 'filling' [ˈfɪlɪŋ] refers to a substance or mixture used to fill a cavity in a tooth, or the material used to fill something. It can be used in phrases like 'filling station' and 'filling cabinet,' and is often associated with food, as in 'The filling in the pie was delicious.'