to fill, cover, or line something with soft material to protect, shape, or cushion it
She padded the box with bubble wrap before mailing the vase.
They padded the baby’s play area with thick mats.
to add unnecessary words, details, or items to make something appear longer, larger, or more important than it really is
He padded his resume with jobs he never actually held.
The student tried to pad her essay by repeating the same point.
