noun

pocketful

Pocketful (noun) means As much as a pocket can hold. Example: “The kids came home with a pocketful of seashells.”

noun

As much as a pocket can hold.

"The kids came home with a pocketful of seashells."

A small or modest amount, used loosely.

"He had barely a pocketful of coins left after the trip."

How to use pocketful

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe amount that fits in a pocket, or, casually, a small quantity of something.

Word forms

pocketsful plural, pocketfuls plural

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Etymology

From pocket + -ful.

Rhymes for pocketful

forgetful regretful

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Frequently asked questions

What does “pocketful” mean?

The word “pocketful” means as much as a pocket can hold. In plain terms, the amount that fits in a pocket, or, casually, a small quantity of something.

How do you use “pocketful” in a sentence?

Here is “pocketful” used in a sentence: “The kids came home with a pocketful of seashells.”

What part of speech is “pocketful”?

“Pocketful” is a noun.

How many meanings does “pocketful” have?

“Pocketful” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: as much as a pocket can hold.