Definition

A container or space that is filled with items, typically referring to the contents of a drawer.

Example

She opened the drawerful of art supplies to find the perfect color.

Conversation

I just cleaned out my desk and found a drawerful of old receipts.

Wow, that's a lot! What are you going to do with them?

I think I should probably toss most of them, but some might be important.

Yeah, it's good to keep only what you really need.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Drawerful → It is formed from "drawer" (from Old English "dragan", meaning to pull or drag) and "-ful" (meaning full of). The word "drawerful" means full of drawers or containing a quantity that fills drawers.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'drawer' that is 'full' — that's what 'drawerful' means, a quantity that fills drawers.

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