fill or cover (something) with soft material in order to protect it or its contents, make it more comfortable, or give it a particular shape

the boxing gloves are padded with impact-resistant foam rubber

wrap dishes and glassware individually, and pad the box with paper or bubble wrap

lengthen a speech, piece of writing, etc. with unnecessary material

don't pad out your answer to make it seem impressive

the short review is padded with irrelevant blather about ‘Monty Python’

add false items to (an expenses claim or bill) in order to receive unjustified payment

the indictment alleges that he padded expenses and claimed wages for work he didn't do

put on protective pads in order to play a sport, especially cricket

at the age of 90, he still pads up ready to bat

walk with steady steps making a soft dull sound

she padded along the corridor

soft material such as foam or cloth used to pad or stuff something

cushions supplied extra padding and decoration