filler

Pronunciation: /ˈfɪlɚ/

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun used for filling cracks or holes in a surface
  2. noun 100 filler equal 1 forint in Hungary
  3. noun copy to fill space between more important articles in the layout of a magazine or newspaper

Etymology

From fill + -er.

In classic literature

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
sealing material
Narrower (hyponyms)
stiffener, size, putty, mastic

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