Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
thimbleful
noun
/ˈθɪmbəlfʊl/
Definition
A small quantity of liquid that can fill a thimble.
Examples
- She only had a thimbleful of coffee left in her cup.
- The recipe called for a thimbleful of vinegar to enhance the flavor.
- After a long day, he poured himself a thimbleful of whiskey to unwind.
Meaning
Thimbleful refers to a very small amount or volume of something, typically used to describe a minor quantity of liquid.
Synonyms
- tiny amount
- small quantity
- drop
- sip
