Pronunciation: [sˈakfə͡l] (IPA) 
The word "sackful" is spelled with the suffix "-ful", which means "full of". The root word, "sack", is spelled with a double "k" to indicate a short vowel sound. When pronounced using IPA phonetic transcription, "sack" is written as /sæk/. The "-ful" suffix is pronounced as /fʊl/. Together, "sackful" is pronounced as /ˈsæk.fʊl/. This word is used to describe the quantity that a sack can hold, such as "a sackful of potatoes".
The term "sackful" refers to a quantity or amount that can fit inside a sack, typically used to measure bulk or loose items. It represents an indeterminate measurement, as it does not provide an exact value but instead refers to the capacity of a sack.
A sackful denotes the quantity or volume that a sack can hold when filled to its maximum capacity. The exact size of a sackful can vary, depending on the size and dimensions of the sack itself. Typically made of a durable fabric or material, a sack is a bag-like container often used for storing or transporting goods, particularly agricultural produce or industrial materials.
The term "sackful" is often employed in situations involving common commodities like grain, potatoes, or other loose items sold or transported in larger quantities. It helps provide a rough estimate for the specific amount of goods contained within a sack, allowing for easier categorization or pricing.
The use of "sackful" implies a flexible, imprecise measurement, and it is often used as a convenient or colloquial way to communicate an approximate amount or quantity. For example, a merchant selling vegetables may advertise their produce as being available in "sackfuls," indicating that customers can purchase an entire sack, filled to capacity, for a fixed price.
As much as a sack will hold.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
The word "sackful" is derived from the noun "sack", which has its roots in Old English. "Sack" originally referred to a large bag made of coarse cloth or sackcloth, generally used for carrying or storing various items. The Old English term for sack was "sacc", which can be traced back to the Latin word "saccus", meaning "large bag" or "sack". Over time, the suffix "-ful" was added to "sack" to create "sackful", indicating the quantity or amount that can fill a sack.
