Examples of “handful” in a Sentence

noun The amount that fits in one hand, or a small number of something.

• He tossed a handful of seeds onto the lawn for the birds.
• She grabbed a handful of almonds on her way out.
• Only a handful of people showed up to the meeting.

noun Someone or something that is difficult to manage or control.

• That puppy is a handful, chewing every shoe in the house.
• My little brother was a handful when he was five.
• Her toddler can be a real handful at bedtime.