chock-full

adjective

variants or chockful
: full to the limit
hotels chock-full of tourists

Examples of chock-full in a Sentence

returned from the buffet with a plate chock-full of food
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The simplest explanation is that, in addition to handing out awards, the Grammys is chock-full of performances from some of the world’s biggest artists — something that the other award shows lack. Katie Campione, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2025 But as with any lengthy trial, particularly one chock-full of big personalities and scores of undercover wiretaps, there were plenty of funny and off-the-wall moments during the 16 weeks of proceedings. Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025 This two-time Allure Best of Beauty winner has a refreshing gel texture chock-full of cica, niacinamide, and glycerin to calm redness and plump skin. Sarah Han, Allure, 23 Jan. 2025 The Dupont is chock-full of amenities that apartment hunters have come to expect from a high-rise complex. Victoria M. Walker, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for chock-full 

Word History

Etymology

Middle English chokkefull, probably from choken to choke + full

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of chock-full was in the 15th century

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“Chock-full.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chock-full. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.

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chock-full

adjective
variants or chockful
ˈchək-ˈfu̇l,
ˈchäk-
: full to the limit
hotels chock-full of tourists

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