Definitions

1. noun

a person or thing that fills a position or space

“The company hired a new filler to replace the retired employee.”

2. noun

a substance used to fill a space, especially in the manufacture of materials such as paper or plastics

“The manufacturer added a filler to the plastic to make it lighter.”

3. verb

to fill a position or space

“The manager will fill the empty chair with a new team member.”

4. verb

to add a substance to fill a space

“The artist filled the canvas with layers of paint.”

5. adjective

used to fill a gap or space, especially in a sentence

“The writer used a filler to complete the sentence.”