jugful
- noun
- /ˈdʒʌɡfəl/
:
garra
- They brought a jugful of fresh juice to the picnic to share with everyone.
Examples
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He filled the pot with a jugful of water to boil for the pasta.
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During the summer, she filled her pitcher and poured out a jugful of lemonade for the guests.
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Imagine what life would be like, having, like the Mannings, to bring your drinking water into the house daily by the jugful.
Blog text (31) -
Not by a jugful.
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Not by a jugful!
Synonyms
14
1.0
An amount of liquid that fills a large container for pouring
4
1.8
An amount that fills a bucket
4
1.1
An amount that fills a bag, like apples or candies
2
1.7
The amount that fills a cup used for measuring
2
2.7
As many things as fit in a basket
2
4.4
An amount that fills a large suitcase or a car's storage space
1
2.8
An amount that fills a large round container used for liquids or food
1
2.2
An amount of something that fills a bowl
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3.3
The amount of food or liquid that a ladle holds
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1.4
An amount that fills a glass
The amount of liquid that fills a pitcher
The amount that fills a container
An amount of liquid that fills a bottle
An amount that fills a jar
The amount of liquid that fills a flask
An amount of liquid that fills a mug
An amount of water that fills a basin
An amount of water that fills a kettle
An amount that fills a large open container like a bucket
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Etymology
Jugful comes from jug and the ending -ful, where -ful means 'full of', just like in cupful or handful. So jugful simply means 'an amount that fills a jug'.