Definition of CUPFUL

cupful

Meanings

Plural: cupfuls, cupsful

Noun

  • the quantity a cup will hold
  • The amount necessary to fill a cup.
  • A half pint, i.e. eight ounces

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English copful, copfull, cupfulle, cuppefulle, equivalent to cup + -ful. Cognate with Saterland Frisian Kopful (“cupful”), West Frisian kopfol (“cupful”).

Synonyms

cup

Scrabble Score: 13

cupful is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
cupful is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
cupful is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

cupful is a valid Words With Friends word