stuffing

Pronunciation: /ˈstʌfɪŋ/

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a mixture of seasoned ingredients used to stuff meats and vegetables
  2. noun padding put in mattresses and cushions and upholstered furniture
  3. verb cram into a cavity

Etymology

By surface analysis, stuff + -ing.

In classic literature

Synonyms

dressing

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
concoction
Narrower (hyponyms)
turkey stuffing, forcemeat, oyster stuffing

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