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containerful

containerful

3.7
The amount that fills a container
  • noun
  • /kənˈteɪnərfəl/
translation icon : contenedor lleno
  • The mixture requires exactly one containerful of water for every two scoops of powder.

Examples

  • The box was filled to the brim with a containerful of toys.

  • After finishing a containerful of paint, she realized she needed to buy more for the second coat.

  • He brought in a containerful of fresh apples from the orchard.

  • She poured a containerful of water into the vase.

  • The delivery truck was filled with boxes, each containing a containerful of toys.

  • We bought a containerful of fresh fruit for the picnic.

  • After packing a containerful of snacks, they set off for their road trip.

Synonyms

box
vscontainerful
1.0

A usually rectangular container with a lid for holding things or the amount it holds

is the general term for any amount that fills a container
tank
vscontainerful
596 1.0

A large container that holds liquids or gases

is the general term for any amount that fills a container
carton
vscontainerful
24 1.0

The usual amount of food or drink in one cardboard box, like milk

is the general term for any amount that fills a container
roomful
vscontainerful
23 2.5

As many people or things as can fit in a room

is the general term for any amount that fills a container
jug
vscontainerful
14 1.0

An amount of liquid that fills a large container for pouring

is the general term for any amount that fills a container
pocketful
vscontainerful
7 3.0

An amount of something that fills a pocket

is the general term for any amount that fills a container
bucketful
vscontainerful
4 1.8

An amount that fills a bucket

is the general term for any amount that fills a container
bagful
vscontainerful
4 1.1

An amount that fills a bag, like apples or candies

is the general term for any amount that fills a container
cupful
vscontainerful
2 1.7

The amount that fills a cup used for measuring

is the general term for any amount that fills a container
basketful
vscontainerful
2 2.7

As many things as fit in a basket

is the general term for any amount that fills a container
capful
vscontainerful
2 6.7

A small amount of liquid that fills the lid of a bottle

is the general term for any amount that fills a container
trunkful
vscontainerful
  • US
2 4.4

An amount that fills a large suitcase or a car's storage space

is the general term for any amount that fills a container
boxful
vscontainerful
1 1.9

An amount that fills a box

is the general term for any amount that fills a container
sackful
vscontainerful
1 3.2

An amount that fills a sack, like a large bag of apples

is the general term for any amount that fills a container
barrelful
vscontainerful
1 2.8

An amount that fills a large round container used for liquids or food

is the general term for any amount that fills a container
hatful
vscontainerful
  • Informal
1 7.9

A large amount of something you can fit in a hat

is the general term for any amount that fills a container
bowlful
vscontainerful
1 2.2

An amount of something that fills a bowl

is the general term for any amount that fills a container
trayful
vscontainerful
1 4.1

An amount that fills a tray

is the general term for any amount that fills a container
tankful
vscontainerful
1 2.5

The amount of fuel a tank can hold

is the general term for any amount that fills a container
truckful
vscontainerful
  • US
1 2.7

An amount that fills a truck

is the general term for any amount that fills a container
purseful
vscontainerful
  • Archaic
1 8.9

An amount of small items like coins that fills a small bag

is the general term for any amount that fills a container
glassful
vscontainerful
1 1.4

An amount that fills a glass

is the general term for any amount that fills a container
potful
vscontainerful
1 1.9

An amount that fills a pot

is the general term for any amount that fills a container
pailful
vscontainerful
1 4.4

An amount that fills a pail

is the general term for any amount that fills a container
cartful
vscontainerful
1 3.0

A full load that fills a cart

is the general term for any amount that fills a container
carful
vscontainerful
1 8.2

A load of things that fills a car

is the general term for any amount that fills a container
shipful
vscontainerful
  • Archaic
1 8.1

An amount large enough to fill a ship with goods or people

is the general term for any amount that fills a container
chestful
vscontainerful
1 5.1

An amount of things that fills a chest

is the general term for any amount that fills a container
bottleful
vscontainerful
2.2

An amount of liquid that fills a bottle

is the general term for any amount that fills a container
jarful
vscontainerful
2.5

An amount that fills a jar

is the general term for any amount that fills a container
jugful
vscontainerful
5.2

An amount of liquid that fills a jug

is the general term for any amount that fills a container
canful
vscontainerful
5.2

The amount that fills a can

is the general term for any amount that fills a container
cartonful
vscontainerful
2.4

An amount that fills a carton like a milk box

is the general term for any amount that fills a container
crateful
vscontainerful
6.4

An amount that fits in a crate

is the general term for any amount that fills a container
caseful
vscontainerful
7.7

An amount that fills a box, for example wine bottles in one box

is the general term for any amount that fills a container
tubful
vscontainerful
3.7

An amount that fills a large open container like a bucket

is the general term for any amount that fills a container
kettleful
vscontainerful
3.8

An amount of water that fills a kettle

is the general term for any amount that fills a container
flaskful
vscontainerful
4.1

The amount of liquid that fills a flask

is the general term for any amount that fills a container
binful
vscontainerful
5.8

An amount that fills a bin

is the general term for any amount that fills a container
caskful
vscontainerful
8.2

The amount of liquid a full barrel or cask holds

is the general term for any amount that fills a container
barrowful
vscontainerful
  • UK
8.4

An amount that fills a wheelbarrow

is the general term for any amount that fills a container
boatful
vscontainerful
2.2

A full load of people or things in a boat

is the general term for any amount that fills a container
rackful
vscontainerful
7.7

An amount that fills a rack

is the general term for any amount that fills a container
shelfful
vscontainerful
7.4

Enough items to fill a shelf

is the general term for any amount that fills a container
shoeful
vscontainerful
9.9

An amount that a shoe can hold

is the general term for any amount that fills a container

How Much

truckload
  • US
45 2.9
containerful
3.7
boxful
1 1.9
bottleful
2.2
cupful
2 1.7

Surface Forms

containerful singular
containerfuls plural

Morphology

containerful = container (transparent) = contain + er + ful

The word is transparently built from 'container' plus the productive quantity suffix '-ful', meaning an amount that fills a container.

Etymology

The word containerful is formed from container and the ending -ful, where -ful means 'full of' or an 'amount that fills', like in cupful and handful. So a containerful is the amount that fills a container.