Definition

The contents or amount that can fill a bag, often used to describe a large quantity of something.

Example

She brought a bagful of groceries to the picnic.

Conversation

I just came back from the market with a bagful of fresh vegetables.

Wow, that sounds great! What did you get?

I have carrots, tomatoes, and even some herbs in my bagful.

Nice! We can make a delicious salad with all that!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bagful → It is formed from "bag" (from Old English *bagga*, meaning a sack or pouch) and "-ful" (meaning full of). The word "bagful" means full of a bag or the amount that a bag can hold.

Memory Tip

Think of a bag that is 'full of' something — that's what 'bagful' means.

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