1 [C] a small amount of metal or other material used to fill a hole in a tooth:
I had to have two fillings at the dentist's today. * One of my fillings came out this morning.
2 [C,U] food put inside a sandwich, cake, pie, etc:
a sponge cake with cream and jam filling * a wide range of sandwich fillings
3 [C,U] soft material used to fill cushions, PILLOWS, etc:
synthetic fillings
adjective (of food) making your stomach feel full:
This cake is very filling. * The best way to start the day is with a big filling breakfast.
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Is filling a noun, verb, or something else?
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