Meaning of the word padding in English

What does padding mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

padding

US /ˈpæd.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈpæd.ɪŋ/

Noun

1.

soft material used to pad or stuff something

Example:
The chair needs new padding to make it more comfortable.
He wore protective padding during the football game.
2.

unnecessary material included in a speech or piece of writing to make it longer

Example:
The essay was full of unnecessary padding.
He added some padding to his presentation to meet the time requirement.