carful Meaning & Definition
ˈkär-ˌfu̇l
What Does Carful Mean?
Carful is a noun that means as much or as many as a car will hold.
Carful at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈkär-ˌfu̇l/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Plural | carfuls |
| First known use | 1832 |
Carful Definition (Noun)
- as much or as many as a car will hold
Synonyms of Carful
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Carful synonyms and antonyms →Carful in a Sentence
Tourists were arriving by the carful.
Word Forms & Grammar
carful
carfuls
carful (plural carfuls or carsful)
Words That Rhyme With Carful
Origin of Carful
From Middle English carful (“cartful”), equivalent to car + -ful. Shift in meaning follows that of "cart" to modern senses of car. Cognate with Saterland Frisian Koareful (“a cartful”), West Frisian karfol (“a cartful”), German Karrevoll (“a cartful”).
First Known Use
1832
Carful Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of carful is /ˈkär-ˌfu̇l/, spoken in 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (kär).