cupful
pronunciation
How to pronounce cupful in British English:
UK [ˈkʌpfʊl]
How to pronounce cupful in American English:
US [ˈkʌpˌfʊl]
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- Noun:
- the quantity a cup will hold
Word Origin
- cupful (n.)
- mid-12c., from cup (n.) + -ful.
Example
- 1. Would you like a single cupful of coffee ?
- 2. Please pour me just one cupful of tea .
- 3. Would you like a cupful of tea ?
- 4. He gives me a cupful beer .
- 5. I have asked for a cupful , and the ocean remains !