Potful: meaning, definitions and examples
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potful
[ หpษt.fษl ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น panela cheia
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคเคซเฅเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช topfvoll
๐ฎ๐ฉ penuh panci
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพะฒะฝะธะน ะณะพััะธะบ
๐ต๐ฑ peลny garnek
๐ฏ๐ต ้ใใฃใฑใใฎ
๐ซ๐ท pot plein
๐ช๐ธ olla llena
๐น๐ท dolu tencere
๐ฐ๐ท ๋๋น๊ฐ ๊ฐ๋ํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุนุงุก ู ููุก
๐จ๐ฟ plnรฝ hrnec
๐ธ๐ฐ plnรฝ hrniec
๐จ๐ณ ๆปก้
๐ธ๐ฎ poln lonec
๐ฎ๐ธ fullur pottur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะพะปั ะบะฐััััะปั
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแกแ แฅแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ dolu qazan
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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