chock-full
adjective
ˈchək-ˈfu̇l 
ˈchäk-
ˈchäk-
-ˌfu̇l
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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Some even suggested galaxies could still be chock-full of gas but somehow not forming stars, which would be a real head-scratcher for anyone trying to understand stellar nurseries.
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Paul Sutter, Space.com, 25 Apr. 2026
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—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 21 Apr. 2026
The celebrity’s vast collection of furniture and decor — beloved by Wayfair shoppers and PEOPLE readers alike — is always chock-full of impressive deals.
—Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
More than a decade since Cronenberg’s ghostly satire hit Cannes, the entertainment business is still chock-full of narcissists.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 20 Mar. 2026
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Paul Sutter, Space.com, 25 Apr. 2026
It’s known for its brightening properties, and Rare Beauty’s Always an Optimist Mist is chock-full of it—perfect for anyone experiencing a bout of dullness.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 21 Apr. 2026
The celebrity’s vast collection of furniture and decor — beloved by Wayfair shoppers and PEOPLE readers alike — is always chock-full of impressive deals.
—Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
More than a decade since Cronenberg’s ghostly satire hit Cannes, the entertainment business is still chock-full of narcissists.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 20 Mar. 2026
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“Chock-full.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chock-full. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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