pitcherful
Definition
Noun: - The quantity contained in a pitcher: The total amount of liquid or substance that fills a standard pitcher to its capacity.
Usage
- Used as a countable noun to specify a measure or volume.
- Typically refers to the contents of a pitcher, not the pitcher itself.
- Often used in contexts involving serving or measuring drinks.
Examples
- Noun:
- She poured a pitcherful of lemonade for the guests.
- The recipe calls for one pitcherful of cold water.
Advanced Usage
- Can be used in a figurative sense to imply a large, abundant quantity of something fluid or flowing.
- After the storm, a pitcherful of rainwater collected in the barrel.
Variants and Related Words
- Pitcher (n): A container, typically with a handle and spout, used for holding and pouring liquids.
- -ful (suffix): A suffix forming nouns meaning "the amount that fills" (e.g., spoonful, cupful, handful).
Synonyms
- Pitcher (when used to mean the contents: "a pitcher of juice").
- Containerful (general term).
Notes
- "Pitcherful" is a specific unit of measure formed by adding the suffix "-ful" to the noun "pitcher." It emphasizes the volume the container holds.
- Do not confuse with the container itself ("pitcher"). "Pitcherful" always refers to the quantity contained within it.
Noun
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the quantity contained in a pitcher
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