Definition

The total number of people or things that can fit in a room, or the group of people or things present in a room.

Example

The roomful of students listened attentively to the teacher.

Conversation

Did you see that roomful of people at the concert last night?

Yeah, it was crazy! I didn’t expect so many fans to show up.

I know, right? It felt like a roomful of energy all around us.

Absolutely! The vibe was amazing, and everyone was so into it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Roomful → It is formed from "room" (from Old English *rum*, meaning space or area) and "-ful" (meaning full of). The word "roomful" means full of space or area, typically referring to the amount of something that can fill a room.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'room' being 'full' of something — that's what 'roomful' means.

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