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Stuffing

Verb / ˈstʌfɪŋ / Another word for stuffing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a mixture of seasoned ingredients, typically including bread crumbs, used to fill a turkey, chicken, or other food before cooking

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Common collocations

  • stuffing the turkey
  • packing material
  • stuffing box
  • stuffing the ballot
  • stuffing the cushions
  • stuffing the ears

Word family

verb stuff

Usage note

As a noun, 'stuffing' can refer to the material used to fill something (like a cushion or a turkey) or to the act of filling. It can also informally refer to miscellaneous items or clutter.

Example sentences

  1. I made the stuffing for the turkey myself.
  2. My mom's stuffing recipe is the best.
  3. I can't wait to eat the turkey and stuffing on Thanksgiving.
  4. I don't like when there's too much sage in the stuffing.
  5. The stuffing was dry because it was overcooked.

Quotes

  • "I prefer stuffing to turkey any day." - Sarah Dessen
  • "The best part of Thanksgiving is the stuffing." - Jim Gaffigan
  • "I hate turkeys. If you go to the grocery store, you start to get mad at turkeys. You see turkey ham, turkey bologna, turkey pastrami. Somebody just needs to tell the turkeys, 'Man, just be yourselves.'" - Mitch Hedberg

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