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containerful

|con/tain/er/ful|

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/kənˈteɪnərfʊl/

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/kənˈteɪnəfʊl/

full of a container

Etymology
Etymology Information

'containerful' originates from the English word 'container' combined with the suffix '-ful', where 'container' meant 'a receptacle' and '-ful' indicated 'full of'.

Historical Evolution

'container' changed from the Old French word 'conteneur' and eventually became the modern English word 'container'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'full of a container', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the amount that a container can hold.

He drank a containerful of water after the run.

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Last updated: 2025/02/08 19:24