handful meaning

UK /ˈhændfʊl/ US /ˈhændfʊl/ 2 syllables

handful (noun): a small number or amount.

handful has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

handful as a noun

  1. a small number or amount
    • only a handful of responses were received

    Synonyms: smattering

    Type of: small indefinite quantity

  2. the quantity that can be held in the hand

    Synonyms: fistful

    Type of: containerful

How to pronounce handful

handful is pronounced /ˈhændfʊl/ in British English and /ˈhændfʊl/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 14 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with HA · words ending in UL · 7-letter words

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