Carfuls

/ˈkɑrfʊlz/ noun

Definition

Plural of carful; multiple amounts or quantities that each car can hold.

Etymology

Regular plural formation of 'carful' using the standard -s ending, though some speakers prefer 'carsfull' as an alternative plural.

Kelly Says

Grammarians argue about whether it's 'carfuls' or 'carsfull'—linguists call this variation 'doublet plurals,' and both answers are actually correct depending on your English dialect!

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