Binful

/ˈbɪnfʊl/ noun

Definition

The amount that a bin can hold; the capacity of a container.

Etymology

From 'bin' (a container) + '-ful' (a suffix meaning 'the amount that fills'). Follows the pattern of words like 'handful' or 'spoonful.'

Kelly Says

The suffix '-ful' is one of the most productive word-building tools in English—you can attach it to almost any container to create new measurements, which is why 'binful' is instantly understandable even if rarely written.

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