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teacupful

[ tee-kuhp-fool ]

noun

, plural tea·cup·fuls.
  1. as much as a teacup will hold, equal to 4 fluid ounces (113 grams).


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Spelling Note

See -ful.
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Word History and Origins

Origin of teacupful1

First recorded in 1695–1705; teacup + -ful
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Example Sentences

As the printed directions gave no information on the matter, Alfred thought a teacupful of the pellets would be about right.

Then put with this two eggs, whipped very light and a teacupful of cream or milk, salting to taste.

The Seabird goes over it like one of her namesakes; she is not taking a teacupful now over her bows.

Let the top be strewn with sugar and bits of butter and pour over it a teacupful of water.

Use a teacupful of sugar and half a pound of butter to a half gallon pan of potato.

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