Meaning
padding, stuffing
- Material used to pad, stuff, or cushion furniture, clothing, or packaging
- The layer of soft material inside a garment, cushion, or mattress
In a sentence
L'imbottitura di questa poltrona è ormai consumata.
The padding of this armchair is worn out by now.
Questa giacca invernale ha un'imbottitura termica eccellente.
This winter jacket has excellent thermal padding.
Non c'è abbastanza imbottitura nello scatolone per proteggere i bicchieri.
There isn't enough padding in the box to protect the glasses.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| imbottitura | feminine · singular |
| imbottiture | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Derived from the verb 'imbottire' (to stuff, to pad).
- Used for furniture cushions, winter jackets, and protective packaging alike.