Definition

A substance or mixture used to fill something, such as food in pastries or a material in a cavity.

Example

The pie was delicious, especially because of the sweet apple filling inside.

Conversation

I just tried that new bakery downtown, and their filling is amazing!

Really? What kind of filling do they use?

They have a delicious chocolate filling that just melts in your mouth.

I need to go there and try it for myself!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Filling → It is formed from "fill" (from Old English "fyllan", meaning to make full) and "-ing" (a suffix used to form nouns indicating an action or process). The word "filling" refers to the process of making something full or the material used to fill something.

Memory Tip

Think of the action of 'making full' ('fill') and the process indicated by '-ing' — that's why filling means the act of making something full.

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