roomful

[ room-fool, room- ]

noun

, plural room·fuls.

1. an amount or number sufficient to fill a room.

roomful

/ ˈrʊm-; ˈruːmfʊl /

noun

1. a number or quantity sufficient to fill a room

   a roomful of furniture

Spelling Note

See -ful.

Word History and Origins

Origin of roomful¹

First recorded in 1700–10; room + -ful

Example Sentences

“The obvious first step to show that the LDP will change is for me to step aside,” the 67-year-old told a roomful of reporters on Wednesday in his usual unflappable manner.

From BBC

In a turn from his typically friendly rally crowds, Trump faced a roomful of Black journalists, who at turns laughed, gasped or jeered at his responses.

From Los Angeles Times

Inside an intimate live music venue in San Francisco’s Mission district, Harris addressed a roomful of about 100 supporters, including some she said she recognized from her years in Bay Area politics.

From Los Angeles Times

It was presented as tough medicine to the city, as well as to roomfuls of shouting parents so angry that at times they were restrained by security.

From Seattle Times

In a recent visit to the University of Wisconsin Madison, Khanna asked a roomful of Jewish and Muslim students about their views on Biden, according to a video he posted to X Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times