fistful
noun
fist·ful
ˈfist-ˌfu̇l 
1
: handful
a fistful of coins
2
: a considerable number or amount
… a whole fistful of musicians …—
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She has won a fistful of awards.
repairing the roof is going to cost a fistful of money
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There were no fiery explosions or massive set pieces that cycled in for fistfuls of songs.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 15 May 2026
Quenneville already has a fistful of Stanley Cup rings; Ruff doesn’t have any.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Blueberry Cornmeal Pancakes Is there anything more satisfying than adding a fistful of fresh blueberries to your pancake batter?
—Senior Food Editor, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
These handhelds are loaded with three Chicken Fingerz, fixings, and sauce for a fistful of flavor to satisfy big cravings.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
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Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 15 May 2026
Quenneville already has a fistful of Stanley Cup rings; Ruff doesn’t have any.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Blueberry Cornmeal Pancakes Is there anything more satisfying than adding a fistful of fresh blueberries to your pancake batter?
—Senior Food Editor, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
These handhelds are loaded with three Chicken Fingerz, fixings, and sauce for a fistful of flavor to satisfy big cravings.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for fistful
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“Fistful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fistful. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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