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Definition of lapful

lapful

/ˈlæp.fʊl/
lap · ful
Plural:lapfuls
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lapful Lexical Profile

lapful Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

An amount or quantity of something sufficient to fill a person's lap, or the folds of a garment held over the lap.

Example

"The child returned from the orchard carrying a lapful of freshly picked apples in her apron."

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• Nearby Words

lapdog
lapel
lapelled
lapful
lapis
lapse
lapsed

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