jarful

noun

jar·​ful

plural jarfuls also jarsful

ˈjärˌfu̇lz, 

ˈjȧˌfu̇lz, 

-ärzˌfu̇l, 

-ȧzˌfu̇l

: the quantity held by a jar

mixed several jarfuls of juice in the bowl

Word History

Etymology

jar entry 3 + -ful

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