teacupful
Definition
Noun: - A measure of volume: The quantity of liquid or substance that a teacup can contain when filled. This term is used as a unit of measurement, though it is not a standard unit in modern systems.
Usage
- The word "teacupful" is a countable noun. It refers specifically to the amount that fills one teacup.
- It is typically used in informal or culinary contexts to describe approximate quantities, especially in older recipes or descriptive writing.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- While "teacupful" is a specific term, its use has largely been replaced by standardized measurements like cups, milliliters, or fluid ounces in modern recipes.
- It can be used metaphorically to describe a small, contained amount of something.
- He only shared a teacupful of the information he knew.
Variants and Related Words
- Teacup (n): The small cup from which tea is drunk, typically with a handle.
- She set out the porcelain teacups.
- Cupful (n): The amount held by a cup. This is a more general term.
- Add a cupful of flour.
Synonyms
- Cupful: A more general synonym, though a "cupful" may imply a standard measuring cup rather than a teacup.
Notes
- The plural form is teacupfuls.
- This word is a compound noun formed from "teacup" + the suffix "-ful," which indicates "as much as a container will hold."
Noun
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as much as a teacup will hold
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