Barrelful (Noun)
Meaning
The quantity that a barrel (of any size) will hold.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The brewery produced a barrelful of beer every hour to meet the high demand.
- A barrelful of apples was donated to the local food bank to help those in need.
- The oil tanker was carrying a barrelful of crude oil when it ran aground on the rocky coast.
- The farmer harvested a barrelful of grapes from his vineyard and was eager to start making wine.
- The charity collected a barrelful of toys for the annual holiday drive to distribute to underprivileged children.