Cupful
/ˈkʌp.fʊl/noun
The amount that a cup can hold.
Did you know?Unlike words with ancient occult roots, cupful is a straightforward English compound, but it shows how English can magically turn ordinary objects into exact measurements.
Etymological Timeline
Old English
OE
cuppe
“a drinking vessel or cup”
Old English
OE
full
“filled, complete”
Middle English
ME
cupful
“as much as a cup can hold”
Modern English
English
cupful
“the amount contained in a cup”