# padded

/ˈpædɪd/ (US) · /pˈædɪd/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/padded
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

- Typically used attributively before a noun or predicatively after a linking verb like 'is' or 'feels'.

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