stuffer

[stuhf-er]

noun

1. a person or thing that stuffs.

2. a small printed advertisement, announcement, or reminder that is inserted in an envelope and mailed with something else, as a bill or bank statement.

Word History and Origins

Origin of stuffer¹

First recorded in 1605–15; stuff + -er ¹

Example Sentences

The kits soon became birthday gifts and stocking stuffers.

From Los Angeles Times

This curated gift guide offers a range of ideas for culinary enthusiasts — from stocking stuffers that delight to showstopping centerpieces for the table.

From Salon

Sprint was selling Nokia phones as stocking stuffers, and the copywriters penned some hyperbolic copy that turned out to be a prescient understatement, at least for newspapers.

From Los Angeles Times

It will be a much-appreciated stocking stuffer for your favorite hiker or walker.

From Los Angeles Times

Gift cards make great stocking stuffers — just as long as you don’t stuff them in a drawer and forget about them after the holidays.

From Seattle Times