handful
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural
handfuls
plural
handfuls
Britannica Dictionary definition of HANDFUL
1
[count]
:
an amount that you can hold in your hand
— often + of
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The children collected seashells by the handful.
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a handful of strawberries
2
[singular]
:
a small amount or number
— often + of
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Only a handful of people showed up for the lecture.
3
[singular]
informal
:
someone or something that is difficult to control
-
Our dog is a real handful.
