Definition

The amount that a tin can contain.

Example

The recipe calls for a tinful of sugar.

Conversation

I just bought a new canister for my cookies, and it holds a whole tinful of them.

That sounds great! I love when containers are big enough to store a lot.

Yeah, it's perfect for when I bake a tinful of cookies for the holidays.

I can’t wait to try them — you always make the best treats!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'tinful' is formed from 'tin' (from Old English 'tin', meaning the metal tin) and '-ful' (meaning full of). Therefore, 'tinful' means full of tin or containing tin.

Memory Tip

Think of 'tin' as the metal and '-ful' meaning full of — this helps you remember that 'tinful' refers to something that is full of tin.

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