fistful

noun

ˈfist-ˌfu̇l How to pronounce fistful (audio)
Definition of fistfulnext
as in loads
a considerable amount repairing the roof is going to cost a fistful of money

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Recent Examples of fistful Somewhere on the seafloor off eastern Australia, an octopus gathers a fistful of silt, repositions its siphon between its rear arms and jets the material straight into the body of another octopus nearby. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Apr. 2026 These were the Apple Watch, Oura Ring and Natural Cycles’s own NC° Band, but now a fistful of Garmin watches can be used too. — Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2026 To test if soil is loamy, take a fistful with a gloved hand and ball it up in your palm. — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 16 Feb. 2026 Jackie would add layer upon layer of spackle to every surface — archways, radiators — then toss fistfuls of glitter at it before the compound could dry. — Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fistful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fistful
  1. loads
  2. dozen
  3. ton
  4. slew
  5. chunk
  6. bunch
  7. pile
  8. quantity
Noun
  • The weight is adjustable, allowing experienced CrossFit athletes and fitness newcomers to ruck together while carrying different loads.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Today, there are loads of fancier, stronger knots that have become common in fishing.
    — Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 30 July 2026
Definition of loads
Noun
  • With more than a dozen reviews already, the restaurant has earned a perfect 5-star rating on Google.
    — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026
  • More than two dozen police officers were also wounded in the attack.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026
Definition of dozen
Noun
  • Other air styler round brushes leave my fine hair looking more wind-swept than blown-out, with a ton of fly-aways.
    — Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 31 July 2026
  • The government estimates that up to 9,000 tons reach its Caribbean coastline on the worst days.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
Definition of ton
Noun
  • That’s resulted in a slew of new restaurants, shops, startup offices, residential lofts and other gathering spaces.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 31 July 2026
  • The case might just come down to which city is willing to offer the best sweetheart deal for an arena and a slew of tax incentives for the Blazers to come.
    — Esfandiar Baraheni, New York Times, 30 July 2026
Definition of slew
Noun
  • In its simplest form, scientists can put a chunk of soil in a mason jar, measure how much gas is released over time, then extrapolate a total figure.
    — Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • Jewely and clothing claim a significant portion of the spending in this market, with the average Indian allocating a massive chunk of their lifesavings for this one event.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
Definition of chunk
Noun
  • Bobby’s is a flouncy skirt and a knotted shirt straight out of the early-aughts MTV Movie & TV Awards, and Elizabeth’s is a full-length dress made out of brown faux leather with a bunch of long plaits swinging off it.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 31 July 2026
  • There’s a bunch of other Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul people on Sugar, such as director Michael Morris and DP Marshall Adams.
    — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 31 July 2026
Definition of bunch
Noun
  • To remove the metals, harsh chemicals are introduced, churning out piles of hazardous sludge in the process.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Other competitions like Champions League vary based on performance, not to mention the gradual stagnation of that overall pile of money, as Latty pointed out.
    — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of pile
Noun
  • The quantity is appealing, but in the return from Atlanta, who is a true impact player/pitcher to help fill part of Skubal’s shoes?
    — Jesús Cano, New York Times, 31 July 2026
  • The move is a massive upgrade over Baku’s existing and aging fleet of MiG-29 Fulcrum fighter jets and will likely give it the most powerful air force in the South Caucasus in terms of both quality and quantity.
    — Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of quantity

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