chock-full

adjective

variants or chockful
: full to the limit
hotels chock-full of tourists

Examples of chock-full in a Sentence

returned from the buffet with a plate chock-full of food
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Thankfully, Amazon has a petite fashion section that’s chock-full of comfy matching sets, sweaters, lounge pants, and sweatshirts from brands like Gap, Cosabella, and Lands’ End. Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025 From Beth's piano playing and Amy's painting, the classic film is chock-full of nostalgic pastimes that don't involve any screens. Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2025 Contrary to popular belief, its online fashion section is chock-full of designer buys that adhere to the season’s biggest trends while, in most cases, being well under $50. Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025 Both pieces are chock-full of references to nearly three centuries of history. Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for chock-full

Word History

Etymology

Middle English chokkefull, probably from choken to choke + full

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of chock-full was in the 15th century

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“Chock-full.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chock-full. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.

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chock-full

adjective
variants or chockful
ˈchək-ˈfu̇l,
ˈchäk-
: full to the limit
hotels chock-full of tourists

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