Thimbleful

/ˈθɪmblfʊl/
noun

A very small amount of a liquid, same as the amount that a thimble can hold.

She took a thimbleful of cough syrup.
Visual representation of "thimbleful" - A very small amount of a liquid, same as the amount that a thimble can hold.

Often appears as...

  • a thimbleful of liquid
  • a thimbleful of syrup
noun

A small amount of something, not just liquid.

He has a thimbleful of common sense.
Visual representation of "thimbleful" - A small amount of something, not just liquid.

Often appears as...

  • a thimbleful of common sense
  • a thimbleful of knowledge

Usage tips

Colloquial

noun

A very small amount of a liquid, same as the amount that a thimble can hold.

She took a thimbleful of cough syrup.
Visual representation of "thimbleful" - A very small amount of a liquid, same as the amount that a thimble can hold.

Often appears as...

  • a thimbleful of liquid
  • a thimbleful of syrup
noun

A small amount of something, not just liquid.

He has a thimbleful of common sense.
Visual representation of "thimbleful" - A small amount of something, not just liquid.

Often appears as...

  • a thimbleful of common sense
  • a thimbleful of knowledge

Usage tips

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "thimbleful"
LampPro Tip 1/3

Visualize Amount

Picture a small sewing thimble to gauge how much 'thimbleful' represents when considering amount.

Illustration for Visualize Amount
I added just a thimbleful of oil to the dressing.
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Not for Precision

'Thimbleful' implies an approximate amount, not meant for recipes or situations requiring precision.

Illustration for Not for Precision
Just use a thimbleful of vanilla extract; the exact measure isn't crucial.
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Often Figurative

While it can refer to literal amounts, 'thimbleful' is frequently used in a figurative sense for liquids.

Illustration for Often Figurative
Each guest received a thimbleful of the rare wine to taste.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Visualize Amount

Picture a small sewing thimble to gauge how much 'thimbleful' represents when considering amount.

Illustration for Visualize Amount
I added just a thimbleful of oil to the dressing.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not for Precision

'Thimbleful' implies an approximate amount, not meant for recipes or situations requiring precision.

Illustration for Not for Precision
Just use a thimbleful of vanilla extract; the exact measure isn't crucial.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Often Figurative

While it can refer to literal amounts, 'thimbleful' is frequently used in a figurative sense for liquids.

Illustration for Often Figurative
Each guest received a thimbleful of the rare wine to taste.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Visualize Amount

Picture a small sewing thimble to gauge how much 'thimbleful' represents when considering amount.

Illustration for Visualize Amount
I added just a thimbleful of oil to the dressing.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not for Precision

'Thimbleful' implies an approximate amount, not meant for recipes or situations requiring precision.

Illustration for Not for Precision
Just use a thimbleful of vanilla extract; the exact measure isn't crucial.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Often Figurative

While it can refer to literal amounts, 'thimbleful' is frequently used in a figurative sense for liquids.

Illustration for Often Figurative
Each guest received a thimbleful of the rare wine to taste.
Visual representation of the word "Thimbleful"

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