Glassful

/ˈɡlæsˌfʊl/ noun

Definition

The amount of liquid that a glass container can hold; one glass's worth of a beverage or liquid.

Etymology

From 'glass' + 'full' (Old English full meaning filled or complete). Compound meaning the quantity a glass holds.

Kelly Says

Before standardized measurements, 'a glassful' was actually a legitimate unit of measurement for recipes—what mattered was using the same glass each time, not exact ounces!

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