Meaning & Definition of word "Stuffing"

Stuffing

/ˈstʌfɪŋ/

noun:

  • 1. A mixture used to fill the cavity of a poultry or other meat before cooking.
    • Example: For Thanksgiving, my family always prepares a savory bread stuffing with herbs and spices.
  • 2. Material used to fill or pad something, such as a cushion or toy.
    • Example: The old teddy bear was missing some stuffing, making it lumpy and hard to hold.
  • 3. Food or ingredients that are added to a dish to enhance its texture or flavor.
    • Example: The stuffed peppers were filled with a delicious mixture of rice, cheese, and ground meat stuffing.

Etymology

The word 'stuffing' is derived from the verb 'stuff', meaning to fill, combined with the suffix '-ing' to indicate the action or the result of the action.

Common Phrases and Expressions

stuffed to the brim:

To be extremely full, especially after eating.

stuffing oneself:

To eat too much food, to overindulge.

stuffing a turkey:

The act of placing stuffing inside a turkey before cooking.

Related Words

stuff:

To fill something tightly.

padding:

Material used to cushion or fill something.

filling:

A substance that is added to food to enrich its content.

Slang Meanings of stuffing

Meaning: Feeling overly full after eating.

Example Sentence: After that buffet, I'm totally stuffed!

Meaning: To consume food in large quantities.

Example Sentence: We stuffed ourselves at the all-you-can-eat restaurant.