Definition

A soft material made of cotton, wool, or similar fibers, used for padding, stuffing, or filling in various items.

Example

The quilt was filled with soft wadding to keep it warm.

Conversation

I need to buy some wadding for my sewing project.

Oh, what are you making?

I'm creating a quilt, and I want it to be really soft.

That sounds cozy! The wadding will definitely help with that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Wadding → The word 'wadding' originates from the Old English 'wad', meaning a material used for padding or stuffing. The suffix '-ing' indicates a process or action. Thus, 'wadding' refers to the process or material used for padding.

Memory Tip

Think of 'wad' as a material used for padding, and remember that 'wadding' is the action or material related to that padding.

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