barrelful

[bar-uhl-fool]

noun

plural

barrelfuls 

1. the amount that a barrel can hold.

2. any large quantity.

   a barrelful of jokes.

Spelling Note

See -ful.

Word History and Origins

Origin of barrelful¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; barrel, -ful

Example Sentences

Still, the Seahawks might not have won if not for a barrelful of mistakes by the Cardinals.

From Seattle Times

Consider the city’s official reaction to the barrelful of misconduct in Queens that a group of law professors recently brought to light.

From New York Times

Meanwhile, Trump isn't even bothering to hide that this is is more exciting to him than a fourth trophy wife and a barrelful of Viagra.

From Salon

The King of Sweden sent them a barrelful of sweet and sour pork.

From Literature

After she went to the kitchen, Grandpa winked at Mr. McAllister and said, “Sorry I ain’t got no locust beer to offer you. My son-in-law, he makes it by the barrelful. Ever had locust beer?”

From Literature