Padding (Noun)
Meaning
Artifact consisting of soft or resilient material used to fill or give shape or protect or add comfort.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The furniture maker added extra padding to the sofa cushions to make them more comfortable.
- She carefully wrapped padding around the valuable vase to prevent it from breaking during the move.
- The padding on her bicycle gloves helped reduce the shock of the bumps on the rough road.
- The doctor put extra padding on the wound to protect it from further injury.
- The shirt had some extra padding in the shoulders to give it a more athletic appearance.