filling
UK: ˈfɪlɪŋ | US: ˈfɪlɪŋ
n. a substance used to fill something (e.g., a dental filling)
n. the act of making something full
adj. satisfying or hearty (e.g., a filling meal)
The word "filling" derives from the Old English "fyllan," meaning "to make full," combined with the suffix "-ing," which forms nouns indicating an action or result (e.g., "building") or adjectives describing a quality (e.g., "interesting"). The root "fill" has Germanic origins, linked to the Proto-Indo-European "*pel-" (to pour, fill). Over time, "filling" evolved to describe both the material used to fill cavities (e.g., in dentistry) and the sensory satisfaction of food.
The dentist applied a temporary filling to my tooth.
The filling of the balloon with helium took only a few seconds.
She prepared a filling stew for the cold winter night.
The pastry’s sweet filling was made of custard and fruit.
Ensure the filling process is complete before sealing the container.