padding vs cushioning

padding and cushioning both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
padding	Yes	No	No	No
cushioning	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, padding and cushioning are synonyms defined as:

padding and cushioning: artifact consisting of soft or resilient material used to fill or give shape or protect or add comfort

padding (noun)	cushioning (noun)
artifact consisting of soft or resilient material used to fill or give shape or protect or add comfort	artifact consisting of soft or resilient material used to fill or give shape or protect or add comfort