1. plural of handful; the quantity that a hand can hold or grasp
Usage: standard plural form of handful
2. plural of handful; a small number or amount of people or things
Usage: figurative use

Examples

• She grabbed several handsful of popcorn from the bowl.
• Only a few handsful of people showed up to the early morning event.
• The child collected handsful of seashells along the beach.
• He distributed handsful of candy to the trick-or-treaters.
• A mere handsful of students passed the difficult exam.
• She threw handsful of confetti into the air to celebrate.