Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
armful
noun
/ˈärmˌfəl/
Definition
The quantity of something that can be held in one’s arms.
Examples
- She picked up an armful of firewood for the campfire.
- He carried an armful of groceries into the house.
- With an armful of toys, the child rushed to the playroom.
Meaning
An armful typically refers to a load or collection of items that can be comfortably held by a person using both arms.
Synonyms
- load
- bundle
- handful
- collection
