Handfuls

The plural form of 'handful', referring to a small quantity or number of something that can be held in a hand. It implies a relatively limited amount, often suggesting ease of management or containment. It can relate to both physical objects and abstract concepts, such as experiences, responsibilities, or problems. The term often carries a connotation of informality and is used to describe amounts less than a larger measure like buckets, tons, or thousands.

Handfuls meaning with examples

• She scooped up handfuls of colourful confetti to shower the happy couple as they walked out of the church. The guests all offered handfuls of rice in the traditional gesture. Children love collecting handfuls of shiny, glittering confetti for all special occasions.
• After the accident, rescuers were able to recover handfuls of survivors from the wreckage. They carefully gave the survivors handfuls of water. It was a slow recovery, but everyone pitched in to give the handfuls of survivors, the care and support they needed.
• During the volunteer project, we distributed handfuls of flyers door-to-door to raise awareness about the local food drive. People eagerly gave handfuls of donations. We collected countless handfuls of canned goods from our friends and neighbours.
• The artist's studio contained handfuls of paint tubes, brushes and other tools scattered across the work surfaces, creating a scene of organized chaos. The gallery received handfuls of compliments from the people who viewed the artworks. She presented a series of pieces, and gave handfuls of explanations for each one.