Armful Meaning in English
word
ˈɑɹmˌfʊl
AHRM-fuhl
ˈɑːmfəl
AHM-fuhl
Definition
The amount that you can carry in your arms at one time, usually referring to things like flowers, books, or laundry.
Usage & Nuances
Almost always used in the singular and with a measure ('an armful of...'). Not specific to a single object; refers to how much you can carry. Often heard with physical objects that are easily held this way. Rarely plural ('armfuls').
Spanish: brazadaPortuguese (BR): braçadaPortuguese (PT): braçadaChinese (Simplified): 一抱Chinese (Traditional): 一抱Hindi: भर बाँहArabic: حفنة (بحجم الذراع)Bengali: এক বাহু ভর্তি - এক বাহু পরিমাণRussian: об armload - оберемокJapanese: 腕いっぱいVietnamese: một ôm đầyKorean: 한 아름Turkish: bir kucakUrdu: ایک گود بھرIndonesian: sepeluk
Example Sentences
She brought an armful of flowers to the party.
basic
He left the room carrying an armful of books.
basic
The child held an armful of toys.
basic
Can you grab an armful of towels from the laundry?
natural
She struggled to open the door with an armful of groceries.
natural
He dropped half his armful of laundry on the stairs.
natural