houseful
pronunciation
How to pronounce houseful in British English:
UK [ˈhaʊsfʊl]
How to pronounce houseful in American English:
US [ˈhaʊsfʊl]
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- Noun:
- as many as a house will accommodate
Word Origin
- houseful
- c. 1300, from house (n.) + -ful.
Example
- 1. So bishop killed candy in a houseful of cops ?
- 2. We had a houseful of guests last weekend .
- 3. I think you delivered a houseful of preteens .
- 4. Like other young people , kate has a houseful of cds .
- 5. A houseful of children is easier than dealing with one lazy husband .