handful Meaning, pronunciation, usage in a sentence, synonyms, ...

/ˈhændfəl/

Main Example

She picked up a handful of sand.

Grammatical Info:

Noun (n.)

A small number or amount of something that can be held in one hand.

Other Example

He grabbed a handful of berries.

The child held a handful of marbles.

She tossed a handful of confetti in the air.

handful of nuts

handful of flowers

handful of coins

few

bit

smidgen

/ˈhændfəl/

Main Example

Only a handful of students passed the exam.

Grammatical Info:

Noun (n.)

A small group of people or things.

Other Example

/ˈhændfəl/

Main Example

The child was a handful during the trip.

Grammatical Info:

Noun (n.)

A difficult or troublesome person or situation.

Other Example