Armful

Pronunciation: /ˈɑɹmfəl/

Armful (noun)

  1. A quantity of something that you can hold in your arms at one time.

Examples

  • She carried an armful of books to the desk.
  • He dropped an armful of papers when he turned.

Armful (adjective)

  1. Used to describe something that is being carried or held in someone’s arms.

Examples

  • The armful child hugged the toy tightly.
  • She walked past, armful with groceries.