Pronunciation: [dˈɪʃfə͡l] (IPA) 
The word "dishful" is spelled as /dɪʃfʊl/. It is a noun that refers to the amount of something that can be held in a dish. The pronunciation of the word includes the hard "sh" sound which is a combination of "s" and "h". The "ful" ending is common in English language to indicate the full amount of something. It is easy to spell and remember, making it a useful word for describing the amount of food or drink one might serve in a dish.
Dishful is a noun that refers to the amount or quantity of food that can fill a dish. It specifically pertains to the capacity of a container or receptacle designed for holding, serving, or consuming meals or culinary preparations. A dishful is indicative of the measure of sustenance or victuals held within such a dish, typically implying enough food to constitute a full serving or a significant quantity suitable for a meal or portion.
The term dishful can be contextualized in various ways, depending on the particular dish being referred to. It can be used to describe the amount of food that can fill a plate, bowl, or container of any shape or size, providing a general estimation of the content that the dish can accommodate without overflowing. The concept of a dishful is subjective and relative, as various dishes can have different capacities and thus hold different amounts of food.
Moreover, dishful can also apply metaphorically to non-food-related situations. In this context, it signifies an ample or abundant amount or volume of any substance or material that can similarly fill a dish-like container. For instance, it can refer to a dishful of water or a dishful of sand, illustrating the inherent concept of filling a designated space to its maximum capacity relative to the object involved.
Overall, dishful represents a specific measurement unit of food or substance that can occupy a dish, either literally or metaphorically, indicating an adequate quantity or volume suitable for various purposes and contexts.
As much as a dish can hold.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
The word dishful is formed by adding the suffix -ful to the noun dish. The suffix -ful is derived from the Old English suffix -fyll or -full meaning full of or abounding in. In this case, dishful refers to the quantity or amount that a dish can hold. The origin of the noun dish can be traced back to the Old English word disc or discus from the Latin discus meaning round flat plate or dish.
