palmful

/ˈpɑːmfl/ or /ˈpɔːmfl/

Definitions

1. noun

a quantity or amount equal to that which can be held in the palm of the hand; a small handful

“She picked up a palmful of sand and let it trickle through her fingers.”

2. noun

a quantity or amount equal to that which can be held in the palm of the hand; a small handful, especially of something loose

“He scooped up a palmful of sugar to add to his coffee.”

Synonyms

  • handful
  • pinch

Antonyms

  • large quantity
  • mass