Definition
gourdful
noun
- the amount that a gourd can hold; a quantity measured by filling a gourd
Usage: often used in historical or cultural contexts; informal
Examples
- She carried a gourdful of water to the fields.
- The recipe called for a gourdful of milk.
- He drank a gourdful of wine at the feast.
- The traveler filled his gourdful with fresh spring water.
- A gourdful of grain was enough to feed the family for a week.