capful

noun

cap·​ful ˈkap-ˌfu̇l How to pronounce capful (audio)
: as much as a cap will hold

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For food stains, Gagliardi recommends mixing a cleaning solution of one capful of liquid Clorox2® For Colors to one quart of water and dabbing it onto the stain. Kendall Bettle, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2025 Just a few capfuls of this creamy blend transform plain water into a skin-softening soak, thanks to nourishing milk proteins, oat extract, and Japanese camellia oil. Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 8 July 2025 How to use: Step one: Pour one to two capfuls into a cup (about 15 mL). Daley Quinn, Glamour, 11 June 2025 Add a small capful of gentle detergent for delicate fabrics (dish soap will also work). Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for capful

Word History

First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of capful was in 1873

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“Capful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/capful. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.

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