roomful
noun
room·ful
ˈrüm-ˌfu̇l 
ˈru̇m-
: as much or as many as a room will hold
also
: the persons or objects in a room
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Los Angeles mayoral candidate Austin Beutner in a roomful of voters talking about his career and life accomplishments.
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David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
If Young ever offers a provocative pregame quote that provides a soundbite for the opposing locker room, a roomful of reporters will collapse in surprise on the spot.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2026
Obama even dramatically increased fossil fuel exploitation and carbon emissions during his administration, and then bragged about it to a roomful of oil moguls.
—Literary Hub, 12 Dec. 2025
Trump addressed the roomful of guests, which also included Portuguese soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo, who was also in attendance.
—Julia Manchester, The Hill, 19 Nov. 2025
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David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
If Young ever offers a provocative pregame quote that provides a soundbite for the opposing locker room, a roomful of reporters will collapse in surprise on the spot.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2026
Obama even dramatically increased fossil fuel exploitation and carbon emissions during his administration, and then bragged about it to a roomful of oil moguls.
—Literary Hub, 12 Dec. 2025
Trump addressed the roomful of guests, which also included Portuguese soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo, who was also in attendance.
—Julia Manchester, The Hill, 19 Nov. 2025
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“Roomful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roomful. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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roomful
noun
room·ful
ˈrüm-ˌfu̇l
ˈru̇m-
plural roomfuls
-ˌfu̇lz
or roomsful
ˈrümz-ˌfu̇l,
ˈru̇mz-
1
: as much or as many as a room will hold
2
: the persons or objects in a room
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