teacupful

teacupful — noun

1. the amount that fills one teacup, used as a small measure for food, drink, or an

1.名詞B2
釋義

the amount that fills one teacup, used as a small measure for food, drink, or another substance.

例句

Rin added a teacupful of milk to the bread mixture.

a teacupful of + [substance]

For the sauce, Imani brought a teacupful of broth from home.

bring + a teacupful of + [liquid]

同義詞
  • cupful

    the broader container-based measure, while 'teacupful' names a teacup specifically

  • cup

    common in recipes as a measurement unit, while 'teacupful' highlights the filled amount

  • spoonful

    another amount word based on a container, but much smaller

文法句型

a teacupful of + [substance]

two teacupfuls of + [substance]

用法筆記

Usually followed by 'of' and used for the amount inside a teacup, not the cup itself. The plural is normally 'teacupfuls'. It often sounds more specific or slightly old-fashioned than the broader word 'cupful'.

常見錯誤

❌Add a teacupful milk to the bowl.
✅Add a teacupful of milk to the bowl.
💡use 'of' between the amount word and the substance.
❌I washed the teacupful after tea.
✅I washed the teacup after tea.
💡'teacupful' means the amount inside the cup, not the cup itself.