Definition

The amount of food or liquid that a dish can contain.

Example

She served a dishful of soup to each guest at the table.

Conversation

I made a big salad for dinner, and I think I have a whole dishful left over.

That sounds delicious! I love salads.

I was thinking of bringing the dishful to the picnic tomorrow.

Great idea! Everyone will enjoy it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dishful → It is formed from "dish" (from Old English *disc*, meaning a plate or bowl) and "-ful" (meaning full of). The word "dishful" means full of dishes or a quantity that fills a dish.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'dish' that is 'full' — that's what 'dishful' means, a quantity that fills a dish.

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