noun
roomful
noun
1
As much or as many as a room can hold, especially referring to a large group of people.
"The comedian had a roomful of strangers laughing within minutes."
How to Use Roomful
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEnough people or things to fill a whole room.
Common pairings
a roomful of people
a roomful of reporters
Word Forms
more roomful comparative, roomfuls plural, roomsful plural, most roomful superlative
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Etymology
From room plus the suffix -ful, meaning "enough to fill."