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Definition of houseful

houseful

/ˈhaʊs.fʊl/
house · ful
Plural:housefuls
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houseful Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

As many people or things as a house, theater, or other building can hold; a large quantity or number.

Example

"During the holiday season, they always enjoy hosting a noisy houseful of relatives and friends."

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• Nearby Words

housedress
housefly
housefront
houseful
housefurnishings
houseguest
household

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English as husful, combining the Old English noun hus ('house') with the suffix -ful ('amount that fills').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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