Definition

The amount of something that can fit inside a jar.

Example

She filled the jarful with cookies for the party.

Conversation

Did you see that jarful of cookies on the kitchen counter?

I did! It looked so tempting.

I think I might grab a cookie or two from that jarful.

Go for it! They won't last long at this rate.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Jarful → It is formed from "jar" (from Middle English *jarre*, meaning a container) and "-ful" (meaning full of). The word "jarful" means a quantity that fills a jar.

Memory Tip

Think of a jar being 'full' — that's what 'jarful' means, a quantity that fills a jar.

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