pitcherful

[ pich-er-fool ]

noun

, plural pitch·er·fuls.

1. the amount held by a pitcher.

Spelling Note

See -ful.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pitcherful¹

First recorded in 1685–95; pitcher ¹ + -ful

Example Sentences

We had a plum pudding for dinner on Tuesday and there was half the pudding and a pitcherful of sauce left over.

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He brought out a pitcherful of milk, and after we had drunk some, we all sat down together in the shade.

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Lavengro shall be supplied with ale by the pitcherful; and we have no fears of the result.

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They sold one glass for five cents, then Carol, who was always awkward, upset the whole pitcherful.

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"You shall have a pitcherful, Bill," cried Jack, rushing to the 'phone.

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