Meaning & use
stuffing
A mixture of ingredients used to fill the cavity of a food item, or soft material used to fill cushions and toys.
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Grandma's stuffing recipe always includes sage, onions, and plenty of butter.
The old teddy bear had lost some of its stuffing after years of hugs.
A note on using this word
In British English, stuffing is more often called 'dressing' when it is cooked separately from the poultry.
Words with a similar meaning
filling
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