pocketful

American  

[pok-it-fool] / ˈpɒk ɪtˌfʊl /

noun

plural

pocketfuls

1. the amount that a pocket will hold.

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pocketful British  

/ ˈpɒkɪtfʊl /

noun

1. as much as a pocket will hold

2. informal a large amount

   it cost him a pocketful of money

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Spelling

See -ful.

Etymology

Origin of pocketful

First recorded in 1605–15; pocket + -ful

Example Sentences

The August Danneman in my mind was more comfortable around animals than people, carrying a pocketful of birdseed that trailed from the holes in his pocket.

From Literature

Mr Lake said Talbot accepted when he attended the property sore "he would take pocketfuls, as much as he could fit in his pockets".

From BBC

This week sees the release of his debut album, “Belamor,” a pocketful of intimate electro-pop gems from a queer Latino in exile.

From Los Angeles Times

Joan’s parting charge for you was to find a “pocketful of happiness” each day.

From Los Angeles Times

“You just cost me a pocketful o’ coppers.”

From Literature