noun
cupful
Cupful (noun) means As much as a cup will hold.
noun
1
As much as a cup will hold.
"Add a cupful of milk to the sauce."
2
Half a pint, or eight ounces.
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Etymology
Comes from Middle English copful, copfull, cupfulle, cuppefulle, made up of cup and -ful. It is cognate with Saterland Frisian Kopful ("cupful") and West Frisian kopfol ("cupful").
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of cupful?
"cupful" (noun) means as much as a cup will hold.
What is another word for cupful?
Other words for "cupful" include cup.
What are the different meanings of cupful?
"cupful" has 2 main meanings: 1. As much as a cup will hold; 2. Half a pint, or eight ounces.
