Definition

The quantity of items that can be carried in one or both arms at the same time.

Example

She brought in an armload of firewood for the fireplace.

Conversation

I just brought in an armload of groceries from the car.

Wow, that looks heavy!

Yeah, I should have made two trips, but I wanted to get it done.

Next time, just take an armload and relax a bit.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Armload → It is formed from "arm" (from Old English "earm", meaning the upper limb) and "load" (from Old English "lad", meaning a burden or cargo). The word "armload" refers to the amount of weight or burden that can be carried in one's arms.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'arm' as the upper limb that carries things, and 'load' as the burden being carried. An armload is simply the load you can carry in your arms.

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