bagful
Americannoun
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the contents of or amount held by a bag.
three bagfuls of groceries.
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the quantity required to fill a bag.
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a considerable amount.
He has a bagful of clever ideas.
Spelling
See -ful.
Etymology
Origin of bagful
Middle English word dating back to 1275–1325; see origin at bag, -ful
Example Sentences
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"Hamnet," a tragic literary adaptation that imagines William Shakespeare coping with the death of his son, is likely to land a bagful of nominations.
From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026
According to one YouTuber who recently collected a bagful and consumed them in the form of a hamburger-like patty, they are even edible.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2025
They hide their vessels' names, but one skipper was happy to sell a bagful of ice to this passing reporter.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2024
I returned weighted down with a bagful and feeling like I’d done something good.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 25, 2023
The apartment was strewn with books, magazines, and piles of clothing and had the smell of fresh oranges: Bobby would buy them and other fruits and vegetables by the bagful.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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