bagful

[ bag-fool ]

noun

, plural bag·fuls.

1. the contents of or amount held by a bag:

   three bagfuls of groceries.

2. the quantity required to fill a bag.
3. a considerable amount:

   He has a bagful of clever ideas.

Spelling Note

See -ful.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bagful¹

Middle English word dating back to 1275–1325; bag, -ful

Example Sentences

They hide their vessels' names, but one skipper was happy to sell a bagful of ice to this passing reporter.

From BBC

I discovered curated resale stores like Crossroads Trading Co. a few years ago when I sold two bagfuls of clothes to stretch my own irreconcilable shopping budget.

From Los Angeles Times

I returned weighted down with a bagful and feeling like I’d done something good.

From Seattle Times

The individually wrapped truffles my classmates and I can consume by the bagful feature a hard chocolate shell for neatness and ease.

From Salon

When they made their 2023 debut Monday, I ordered a bagful and brought them to the office to sample with colleagues.

From Washington Post