CEFR B1

filler

noun

Meaning

Something used to fill a space or an empty period of time, especially when the content is not considered important.

Examples

The commercials were just filler to pad out the broadcast time.
He used a lot of filler words like 'um' and 'uh' when he was nervous.

Synonyms: padding, stopgap, placeholder, makeshift

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filler (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈfɪlər/

Definition

Something used to fill a space or an empty period of time, especially when the content is not considered important.

Examples

The commercials were just filler to pad out the broadcast time.
He used a lot of filler words like 'um' and 'uh' when he was nervous.
The article was mostly filler, with very little new information.

How to Use filler

filler word (collocation): A word such as 'um', 'uh', 'like', or 'you know' used to pause or fill silence in speech. — "His presentation was good, but he relied too heavily on filler words."
filler material (collocation): Substance used to fill gaps or spaces in construction or repair. — "The contractor used a quick-drying filler material to patch the hole."

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