fiberfill

American  

[fahy-ber-fil] / ˈfaɪ bərˌfɪl /

noun

1. synthetic fibers, as polyester, used as a filling or insulating material for pillows, cushions, comforters, winter garments, etc.

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Etymology

Origin of fiberfill

An Americanism dating back to 1960–65; fiber + fill

Example Sentences

It’s made with cotton yarn and stuffed with a washable fiberfill that keeps its shape, and it fits perfectly into the crook of its handler’s arm.

From Washington Post • Dec. 2, 2020

Their heads, sculpted from tufts of jet-black polyester fiberfill, resemble thick puffs of smoke, which give them a ghostly presence and echo the shape and color of Septime’s hair.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2020