Filling
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A substance used to fill a cavity or space, particularly in dentistry or cooking. As an adjective, it describes food that satisfies hunger or makes one feel full.
“The dentist used a composite filling to repair the cavity.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈfɪlɪŋ/
Syllables
fill·ing
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Contains double L pattern and common ING ending
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Scrabble
Worth 11 points; double L useful for parallel word building
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