fistful Definition
- 1an amount of something that can be held in one hand, especially a quantity of food or money
- 2as much as can be held in the hand
Using fistful: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "fistful" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
He grabbed a fistful of popcorn.
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She offered him a fistful of dollars.
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He took a fistful of sand and threw it at his friend.
fistful Synonyms and Antonyms
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Summary: fistful in Brief
The term 'fistful' [ˈfɪstfʊl] refers to an amount of something that can be held in one hand, such as food or money. It is often used informally as a synonym for 'handful.' Examples include 'He grabbed a fistful of popcorn' and 'She offered him a fistful of dollars.'
