trunkful

Definition

Noun:
- The amount that fills a trunk: "trunkful" refers to the quantity of items that can be contained within a trunk (a large, sturdy box or chest used for storage or travel). It is a unit of volume or capacity, often used informally.

Usage Examples

• (A quantity sufficient to fill a trunk.)
• (An amount of clothes that fills a trunk.)
• (A full trunk's worth of toys.)

Advanced Usage

• "a trunkful of something": Used metaphorically to indicate a large or abundant amount, not necessarily physically in a trunk.

  • He had a trunkful of excuses for being late. (A large number of excuses.)
  • The report contained a trunkful of data. (A vast amount of data.)

• "trunkful" in historical contexts: Often associated with travel or storage in the era of steamer trunks.

  • The explorer returned with a trunkful of souvenirs. (A trunk filled with mementos from a journey.)

Variants and Related Words

• Trunk (n): a large, strong container for storing or transporting goods.
  • The trunk was made of leather and brass. (The storage box itself.)
• Trunkfuls (plural): multiple instances of trunkfuls.
  • They donated two trunkfuls of clothes. (Two full trunks' worth.)

Synonyms

• Chestful: the amount a chest can hold.
  • A chestful of gold coins. (Similar in meaning.)
• Boxful: the amount a box can contain.
  • A boxful of papers. (A comparable unit.)
• Load: a large amount or quantity.
  • A load of books. (General term for bulk.)

Related Idioms

• "a trunkful of memories": Used figuratively to describe a rich collection of past experiences.
  • She kept a trunkful of memories from her travels. (Many cherished recollections.)

Phrasal Verbs

• None directly associated with "trunkful"; it is a noun that does not form phrasal verbs.