Potful: meaning, definitions and examples

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potful

 

[ หˆpษ’t.fษ™l ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

quantity of liquid

Potful refers to the quantity that can be held by a pot, typically used to measure liquids. It denotes the amount of substance, particularly liquid, that a pot can contain when filled to capacity. The term is often used in cooking and serving contexts, especially when referring to soups, stews, or other dishes prepared in a pot. It can be used to indicate a generous serving or a full pot, creating a vivid image of a complete serving size.

Synonyms

bowlful, containerful, jarful

Examples of usage

  • I made a potful of soup for dinner.
  • She brewed a potful of coffee for the meeting.
  • He filled the pot with a potful of water before boiling it.
  • We enjoyed a potful of stew on a cold day.

Translations

Translations of the word "potful" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น panela cheia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‰เคŸเคซเฅเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช topfvoll

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penuh panci

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะฒะฝะธะน ะณะพั€ั‰ะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ peล‚ny garnek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้‹ใ„ใฃใฑใ„ใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pot plein

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ olla llena

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dolu tencere

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ƒ„๋น„๊ฐ€ ๊ฐ€๋“ํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆุนุงุก ู…ู„ูŠุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ plnรฝ hrnec

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ plnรฝ hrniec

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆปก้”…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ poln lonec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fullur pottur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะพะปั‹ ะบะฐัั‚ั€ัŽะปั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ•แƒกแƒ” แƒฅแƒ•แƒแƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dolu qazan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ olla llena

Etymology

The word 'potful' is a compound word formed by combining 'pot,' which dates back to the Old English 'pott,' meaning a vessel or container for cooking, and 'ful,' a suffix indicating 'full of' or 'as much as a pot can hold.' Over time, the term has evolved to describe a specific quantity of liquid or substance that can be held in a cooking pot. The use of 'ful' in English serves to provide a more descriptive measurement, and its origins can be traced back to the Old English and Germanic languages. The term has been used in various culinary contexts, reflecting its practicality in everyday cooking and food preparation.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,760, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.