stuffer

noun

stuff·​er ˈstə-fər How to pronounce stuffer (audio)
1
: one that stuffs
2
: an enclosure (such as a leaflet) inserted in an envelope in addition to a bill, statement, or notice
3
: a series of extra threads or yarn running lengthwise in a fabric to add weight and bulk and to form a backing especially for carpets

Examples of stuffer in a Sentence

the different kinds of hot dog eaters: the stuffer who downs it in two bites; the nibbler; the mustard loader
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Stocking stuffers: Bradley Beal is gradually working his way back toward expectations. Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024 Many toddlers will be fond of stocking stuffers that engage the senses, such as sensory balls or flash cards. Casey Clark, Parents, 27 Nov. 2024 Sprint was selling Nokia phones as stocking stuffers, and the copywriters penned some hyperbolic copy that turned out to be a prescient understatement, at least for newspapers. Shelby Grad, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024 This set is perfect for stocking stuffers and includes Flaky Sea Salt, Lava Salt, Birch Smoked Salt and Arctic Thyme Salt. Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for stuffer 

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of stuffer was in 1611

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“Stuffer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stuffer. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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