capful

noun

cap·​ful ˈkap-ˌfu̇l How to pronounce capful (audio)
: as much as a cap will hold

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Add a small capful of gentle detergent for delicate fabrics (dish soap will also work). Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 May 2025 Best Hair Growth Serum for Bald Spots: Rogaine 5% Minoxidil Foam Courtesy of brand Rogaine 5% Minoxidil Foam $49 Amazon Original image by Karen Change testing Rogaine 5% Minoxidil Foam Key Ingredients: Minoxidil 5% Dosage: Half a capful once daily Size: 2.11 oz. Danielle Cohen, Glamour, 2 May 2025 Add a capful or two to your machine's prewash cycle or a sink soak, and wash as normal with your favorite detergent. Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2025 Next, add the appropriate amount of fabric-specific detergent, depending on the size of the load—usually 2-4 capfuls. Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2024 See All Example Sentences for capful

Word History

First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of capful was in 1873

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“Capful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/capful. Accessed 24 May. 2025.

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