cupful
Americannoun
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the amount a cup can hold.
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Cooking. a volumetric measure equal to 8 fluid ounces (237 milliliters); half pint.
Spelling
See -ful.
Etymology
Origin of cupful
First recorded in 1350–1400, cupful is from the Middle English word cuppefulle. See cup, -ful
Example Sentences
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On a recent afternoon, Gérald poured less than a cupful of cooking oil into an old water bottle and handed it to a young boy.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 8, 2024
As Sisk carried a cupful to the tank, she said she was “talking to the eggs about their ancestors,” the salmon that swam there long ago.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 16, 2022
"A simple-minded but perfect way to master the movement is to practice outdoors with half a cupful of dried beans."
From Salon • Apr. 12, 2022
When the casing shrinks in the heat of the oven, it pulls up the sides of each slice, forming a little meat cupful of spicy oil.
From New York Times • Feb. 19, 2019
He spilled, or should I say poured, a cupful of honey on my shoes.
From "Bronx Masquerade" by Nikki Grimes
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