Definition

The total number of people or things that can fit in a house.

Example

We had a houseful of friends over for the party.

Conversation

I heard you had a houseful of guests last weekend.

Yeah, it was so much fun!

That sounds amazing! How did you manage with a houseful of people?

It was a bit chaotic, but everyone helped out with the food and drinks.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Houseful → It is formed from "house" (from Old English *hus*, meaning a dwelling or shelter) and "-ful" (meaning full of). The word "houseful" means full of houses or the amount that a house can contain.

Memory Tip

Think of a house being 'full of' something — 'house' refers to the dwelling, and '-ful' indicates fullness.

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