Definition

The amount of liquid that a mug can hold.

Example

She poured a mugful of coffee to start her day.

Conversation

Can you believe how much coffee I just drank?

How many cups did you have?

I had a whole mugful this morning before work.

Wow, that's impressive! I usually stick to one cup.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Mugful → The word is formed from "mug" (of uncertain origin, possibly from Middle English *mugge*, meaning a drinking vessel) and "-ful" (meaning full of). Thus, "mugful" refers to a quantity that fills a mug.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'mug' as a drinking vessel and '-ful' meaning full of something — so a mugful is simply a quantity that fills a mug.

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