Word
padded
US/ˈpædɪd/
UK/pˈædɪd/
Definition
adj. filled or covered with soft material to make something more comfortable or to protect it. You often see this on furniture or inside sports equipment.
adj. filled or lined with soft material for the purpose of comfort, protection, or shape enhancement. Often used to describe clothing, furniture, or protective gear.
Examples
“The chair has a padded seat for extra comfort.”
“The athlete wore padded gloves to protect his hands from injury during the match.”
“The shipping container was lined with thick padded foam to ensure that the delicate glass sculptures remained intact during the long journey across the ocean.”
Examples
simple
“The chair has a padded seat for extra comfort.”
contextual
“The athlete wore padded gloves to protect his hands from injury during the match.”
complex
“The shipping container was lined with thick padded foam to ensure that the delicate glass sculptures remained intact during the long journey across the ocean.”
Usage
Typically used attributively before a noun or predicatively after a linking verb like 'is' or 'feels'.
Real-World Examples
“Luckily the floor of this plane is well padded.” Idioms
01. padded cell
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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