Definition of Padding
Padding
pad·ding
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
some soft material such as fabric, cotton, or foam that is used to stuff, cushion, or pad something in order to make it softer and/or more comfortable;
e.g. The padding of the chair had become flat and hard.
(noun)
verbiage, extra and unnecessary material that is added to some communication, either spoken or written, typically in order to make it longer;
e.g. The book contained a lot of padding, which made some sections very boring to read.
(verb)
stuffing something with soft material, or laying soft material on top or it, in order to protect/cushion the contents from impact, provide it with a particular shape, or make it more comfortable;
e.g. He was padding the dishes in the box with crumpled paper so that they wouldn't break when being transported.
(verb)
walking quietly, with slow, steady steps that make dull sounds;
e.g. She was padding up the stairs, hoping that she wouldn't be noticed.
(verb)
making some communication, either written or spoke, seem longer by adding extra material;
e.g. He was padding his answers with unnecessary details.
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