Definition

The amount of goods or materials that can be carried in a cart.

Example

We filled the cartful with fresh vegetables from the market.

Conversation

I went to the market today and filled my cart completely.

Really? How much did you manage to get?

I think I had a cartful of fruits and vegetables.

That's impressive! You'll have enough for the week.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cartful → It is formed from "cart" (from Old English *cyrta*, meaning a vehicle or wheeled conveyance) and "-ful" (meaning full of). The word "cartful" means full of carts or the amount that a cart can hold.

Memory Tip

Think of a cart that is 'full of' something — that's what 'cartful' means.

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