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

It is not the quality of the whole, but of the last small wineglassful.

From Time Magazine Archive

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 The Myrtle Reed Cook Book by Reed, Myrtle

He caused the two legs to debouch into the baling-dish, and watched eagerly for half an hour, at the end of which period about a wineglassful was collected.

From Philosopher Jack by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)

So I left him alone in his consulting-room, munching bread and ham, and sipping his wineglassful of dry sherry.

From The Seven Secrets by Le Queux, William

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 A Duel by Marsh, Richard