Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lapful
noun
ˈlap-ˌfool
Definition
The amount that can be contained in a person’s lap.
Examples
- He brought a lapful of fresh apples from the orchard.
- She collected a lapful of leaves for her art project.
- During the picnic, he sat with a lapful of sandwiches, ready to share.
Meaning
It refers to a quantity of something that can comfortably fit in one’s lap, often used metaphorically to describe a generous serving or collection of items.
Synonyms
- heap
- load
- pile
- collection
