canful

American  

[kan-fool] / ˈkæn fʊl /

noun

plural

canfuls

1. the amount that a can will hold.

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Spelling

See -ful.

Etymology

Origin of canful

First recorded in 1695–1705; can ² + -ful

Example Sentences

He took over an hour to eat the canful.

From "The Voyage Of The Frog" by Gary Paulsen

He drew a canful of water from the well, and had such a wash as no soap and a handkerchief would permit of.

From Pearl of Pearl Island by Oxenham, John

Put it into a shallow baking dish; add to one canful of corn one tablespoonful of butter, one half cupful of cream or milk, one half teaspoonful of salt, and a dash of pepper.

From The Century Cook Book by Ronald, Mary

An occasional canful of water would have been thought quite sufficient for you, with perhaps a dip in a stream if you could get it.

From The Luckiest Girl in the School by Brazil, Angela

“Well, it does seem a particularly sorrowful monkey, that,” said Harold, laughing, as he helped himself to another canful of tea.

From Black Ivory by Pearson, Francis B.