stuffer
/'stʌfə/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A person or machine that fills something: A "stuffer" is someone or something that puts material into an object to give it shape or fullness.
- An advertising insert: A "stuffer" is a small printed advertisement, often a leaflet or circular, that is placed inside an envelope, package, or another publication for distribution.
Examples
Noun (Person/Machine):
- The taxidermist is an expert stuffer of animal skins.
- The factory uses an automated stuffer to fill pillows with feathers.
Noun (Advertisement):
- The monthly bill included a promotional stuffer for a new credit card.
- We need to design a new marketing stuffer to include with our product shipments.
Advanced Usage
- "Envelope stuffer": A specific type of advertisement or document designed to be mailed inside an envelope.
- The charity sent out envelope stuffers with their donation requests.
Variants and Related Words
- Stuff (verb): To fill something tightly.
- She will stuff the turkey with herbs and bread.
- Stuffing (noun): The material used to fill something.
- The stuffing for the cushion is made of foam.
Synonyms
- Filler: One that fills.
- Insert: Something placed inside something else.
- Circular: A printed advertisement for mass distribution.
Related Phrases
- To be a good stuffer: To be skilled at filling things (informal).
- With all those pillows to make, you need to be a good stuffer.
Noun
- an advertising circular that is enclosed with other material and (usually) sent by mail
- a craftsman who stuffs and mounts the skins of animals for display