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How to pronounce fillers

nounB2
FIHlerz

/ˈfɪ.lɚz/

2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

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A substance used to fill a hole, gap, or empty space.

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Meanings & examples

noun

A substance used to fill a hole, gap, or empty space.

Use wood filler to repair the hole in the door.

Common phrases & grammar

wood filler · body filler

noun

Material added because more content or space is needed, although it is not very important.

The article contains too much filler.

Common phrases & grammar

filler content · filler episode

noun

A word or sound used to give you time to think while speaking.

“Um” is a common filler in English.

Common phrases & grammar

filler word · filler phrase

noun

A substance injected under the skin to make part of the face look fuller or reduce lines.

She decided to get a filler in her lips.

Common phrases & grammar

dermal filler · lip filler

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