bowlful

American  

[bohl-fool] / ˈboʊl fʊl /

noun

plural

bowlfuls

1. as much as a bowl can hold.

   He ate two bowlfuls of soup.

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Etymology

Origin of bowlful

First recorded in 1605–15; bowl ¹ + -ful

Example Sentences

"When I was a kid I used to eat champ by the bowlful, so trying to tie in a little bit of my upbringing there," he said.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

After waking before dawn on Catalina Island beneath a vast bowlful of stars, 100 elite athletes prepared to cross the open ocean to Manhattan Beach using only their arms for power.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 2, 2023

As for the lasagna soup, it’s pretty much the strapping bowlful you imagine it to be and underscores the owners’ mind-set.

From Washington Post • Apr. 14, 2023

While not as enchanting as a beautiful bloom or as delicious as a bowlful of berries, healthy soil is the foundation of a healthy garden.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 11, 2023

The first dish— already chilling in the fridge—is a bowlful of watermelon, feta cheese, and citrusy dressing.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller