tankful

[ tangk-fool ]

noun

, plural tank·fuls.

1. the amount a tank can hold.

Spelling Note

See -ful.

Word History and Origins

Origin of tankful¹

First recorded in 1885–90; tank + -ful

Example Sentences

Cosmetic companies have figured out how to grow a few types of snow algae by the tankful, because the pigment is also a powerful antioxidant prized for face cream.

From Seattle Times

One other advantage: When they break down, tankless heaters won’t have an issue with spilling an entire tankful of water on the floor.

From Seattle Times

He lives in a grimy brown apartment, with just a tankful of turtles, a hi-fi and a colander for company.

From The Guardian

That’s only enough for one or two tankfuls, depending on the type of vehicles you own, and its recommended that you keep in containers of five gallons or less.

From Fox News

He was a writer with a tankful of high-octane gas and a less than ideal feel for the brakes.

From New York Times