Excelsior (Noun)
Meaning
Thin curly wood shavings used for packing or stuffing.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The antique vase was carefully wrapped in excelsior to prevent breakage during shipping.
- Excelsior was used to stuff the cushions of the old armchair to give them a plumper appearance.
- The craft store sold excelsior in large bags for use in packing fragile items.
- The excelsior used to pack the fine china was so dense that it had to be cut with scissors.
- The artist used excelsior to create a textured effect in her mixed-media sculpture.