Definition

The quantity of something that can fit into a pan.

Example

She served a panful of soup to the guests.

Conversation

How much do you think we need for the soup, a whole panful?

I think a panful should be enough for everyone.

Great! I’ll grab the biggest pot I have then.

Perfect, let’s get cooking!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Panful → It is formed from "pan" (from Old English *panna*, meaning a shallow container or vessel) and "-ful" (meaning full of). The word "panful" means full of a pan, typically referring to the amount that a pan can hold.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'pan' as a container that holds something, and '-ful' means it is full. So, a panful is simply the amount that fills a pan.

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