noun

roomful

Roomful (noun) means As much or as many as a room can hold, especially referring to a large group of people. Example: “The comedian had a roomful of strangers laughing within minutes.”

noun

As much or as many as a room can hold, especially referring to a large group of people.

"The comedian had a roomful of strangers laughing within minutes."

How to use roomful

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEnough people or things to fill a whole room.

Common pairings

a roomful of people a roomful of reporters

Word forms

more roomful comparative, roomfuls plural, roomsful plural, most roomful superlative

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Etymology

From room plus the suffix -ful, meaning "enough to fill."

Frequently asked questions

What does “roomful” mean?

The word “roomful” means as much or as many as a room can hold, especially referring to a large group of people. In plain terms, enough people or things to fill a whole room.

How do you use “roomful” in a sentence?

Here is “roomful” used in a sentence: “The comedian had a roomful of strangers laughing within minutes.”

What part of speech is “roomful”?

“Roomful” is a noun.

What is the meaning of roomful?

"roomful" (noun) means as much or as many as a room can hold, especially referring to a large group of people.