wineglassful

American  

[wahyn-glas-fool, -glahs-] / ˈwaɪn glæsˌfʊl, -glɑs- /

noun

plural

wineglassfuls

1. the capacity of a wineglass, typically containing four to six fluid ounces.

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Spelling

See -ful.

Etymology

Origin of wineglassful

First recorded in 1815–25; wineglass + -ful

Example Sentences

Early recipes were most likely cribbed from Isabella Beeton’s 1861 “Book of Household Management,” which included instructions for curried beef, doused with a “wineglassful” of beer, and curried veal, with an addendum of fried apples.

From New York Times

Withdrawing the stopper, paying no attention to the statement on the label, she poured out nearly a wineglassful, which she instantly swallowed, coupling with it, as it were, a somewhat gruesome sentiment.

From Project Gutenberg

Season with curry powder, add a wineglassful of white wine, and thicken with four tablespoonfuls of flour rubbed smooth in a little cold stock.

From Project Gutenberg

Put into the casserole with a clove, a bay-leaf, a sprig of thyme, a tablespoonful of minced parsley, two cupfuls of stock, and half a wineglassful of white wine.

From Project Gutenberg

Thicken the sauce with flour browned in butter, add a wineglassful of vinegar.

From Project Gutenberg