Meaning & Definition of Handful in English
English⟶
Handful
/hændfʊl/
noun
1. A small number or amount
- "Only a handful of responses were received"
synonym:
- handful,
- smattering
2. The quantity that can be held in the hand
synonym:
- handful,
- fistful
Examples of using
Tom bent down and picked up a handful of sand.
Tom reached into his pocket and pulled out a handful of coins.
The boy gathered a handful of peanuts and put them in a small box.