HANDFUL Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

handful

noun

ˈhan(d)-ˌfu̇l

Definition of handful next

as in few

a small number only a handful of people signed up for the wintertime hike

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Recent Examples of handful Neither team found another goal in the second half, despite a handful of chances late in the match. —

Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026 According to the No Kings website, marches and demonstrations are planned in every state in the union, along with a handful in Canada, Mexico and elsewhere. —

Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026 The United States draws tens of millions of tourists every year, and a handful of landmarks consistently top every must-visit list. —

Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026 The stumble lasted barely a handful of seconds — and most viewers only caught it on replay. —

Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for handful

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couple

Noun

For families While the smaller villas are more suited for couples, there are two-bedroom villas as well as one three-bedroom villa and one four-bedroom one.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
While my mom stayed in the car to nurse the baby, my father and I went inside, and a nice elderly couple started talking to me in line, just making conversation.

— Zayd Ayers Dohrn, New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2026