Bowlful Meaning in English
word
ˈboʊlfʊl
BOHL-ful
bˈəʊlfəl
BOHL-fuhl
Definition
The amount that fits into one bowl; a full bowl of something, like soup or rice.
Usage & Nuances
It acts as a measure word—'a bowlful of soup.' Often used for food. Not as precise as units like 'liter'; can refer to any bowl size, so may be informal or approximate.
Spanish: cuenco lleno - tazón llenoPortuguese (BR): tigela cheiaPortuguese (PT): taça cheia - tigela cheiaChinese (Simplified): 满碗Chinese (Traditional): 滿碗Hindi: एक कटोरी (भरी हुई)Arabic: وعاء كاملBengali: এক বাটি - এক বাটি পরিমাণRussian: полная миска - миска (полная чего-либо)Japanese: 一杯分（どんぶりいっぱい）Vietnamese: một bát đầyKorean: 한 그릇 - 그릇 가득Turkish: bir kase dolusuUrdu: ایک پیالہ بھرIndonesian: semangkuk - satu mangkuk penuh
Example Sentences
I ate a bowlful of soup for lunch.
basic
She served a bowlful of rice to each guest.
basic
There’s a bowlful of fruit on the table.
basic
He finished the entire bowlful in just a few minutes.
natural
Just one bowlful of chili is enough to fill you up.
natural
After a long day, nothing beats a hot bowlful of noodles.
natural