scoopful

[ skoop-fool ]

noun

, plural scoop·fuls.

1. the amount that a scoop can hold.

Spelling Note

See -ful.

Word History and Origins

Origin of scoopful¹

First recorded in 1715–25; scoop + -ful

Example Sentences

There were basic forensic procedures incomplete: There were drugs by the scoopful in the big brick house on Malone Road.

From The Daily Beast

What effect has the fire upon a scoopful of coal when it is placed in the fire-box?

From Project Gutenberg

Oi won't shtay wan minit longer thin Oi've got to—not av Oi c'n shovel out pure gold be th' scoopful!

From Project Gutenberg

A scoopful of the inky liquid could be flung so as to spoil the polish on boots, or sent its splashes over apparel still higher.

From Project Gutenberg

Cap'n Mike waited until a scoopful of menhaden had passed overhead then led the way down the pier.

From Project Gutenberg