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Definition of bowlful

bowlful

/ˈboʊl.fʊl/
bowl · ful

Plural:bowlfuls
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bowlful Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The quantity or amount of something that a bowl can hold.

Example

"She served each guest a steaming bowlful of homemade vegetable soup."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'bowlfuls' is the more common plural form in everyday usage, 'bowlsful' is also recognized in formal contexts.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bowlful. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bowlful
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