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1filler
noun fill·er \ˈfi-lər\
Definition of FILLER
: one that fills: as a : a substance added to a product (as to increase bulk, weight, viscosity, opacity, or strength) b : a composition used to fill the pores and grain especially of a wood surface before painting or varnishing c : a piece used to cover or fill in a space between two parts of a structure d : tobacco used to form the core of a cigar e : material used to fill extra space in a column or page of a newspaper or magazine or to increase the size of a work (as a book) f : a pack of paper for a loose-leaf notebook g : a sound, word, or phrase (as “you know?”) used to fill pauses in speaking
First Known Use of FILLER
15th century
2filler
noun fil·ler \ˈfi-ˌler\
plural filler also fillers
Definition of FILLER
— see forint at money table
Origin of FILLER
Hungarian fillér
First Known Use: 1904
FILLER[1] Defined for Kids
filler
noun fill·er \ˈfi-lər\
Definition of FILLER for Kids
: a material used for filling
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