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Definition of teacupful

teacupful

/ˈtiː.kʌpˌfʊl/
tea · cup · ful

Plural:teacupfuls
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teacupful Lexical Profile

teacupful Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The amount of liquid or dry ingredients that a teacup can hold, often used as an informal culinary measurement equivalent to roughly four to six fluid ounces.

Example

"The traditional scone recipe calls for a teacupful of milk and two handfuls of flour."

Word Nuance & Usage

Both 'teacupfuls' and 'teacupsful' are accepted plural forms in standard English, though 'teacupfuls' is significantly more common in modern usage.

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