Definition

The quantity of something that can be held in one or both arms.

Example

She carried an armful of flowers into the room.

Conversation

I just brought in an armful of firewood for the campfire.

That's great! We’ll have enough for the whole night.

I hope it stays warm enough to enjoy it.

Me too! Nothing beats a good fire with friends.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Armful → It is formed from "arm" (from Old English "earm", meaning the upper limb) and "-ful" (meaning full of). The word "armful" means full of arms or the amount that can be held in one's arms.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'arm' as representing the upper limb, and '-ful' meaning full of — so an 'armful' is the amount you can carry in your arms.

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