roomful
noun
room·ful
ˈrüm-ˌfu̇l 
ˈru̇m-
: as much or as many as a room will hold
also
: the persons or objects in a room
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The roomful of ALOHAs was unlocking the subtle physical details of everyday life, arguably one of the last expanses of unrecorded human activity.
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James Somers, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024
No matter how careful your calculations, your turkey will inevitably compete with a roomful of side dishes, too many too-tasty appetizers, and some adage about saving room for dessert.
—Alma Avalle, Bon Appétit, 28 Oct. 2024
Chavarria walked in the doors shortly before midnight Monday to a roomful of applause and cheering.
—Kristen Tauer, WWD, 29 Oct. 2024
After the news conference at City Hall, an oversized black SUV whisked the mayor and McDonnell to a roll call at the Northeast police station, where the pair addressed a roomful of officers.
—Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
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James Somers, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024
No matter how careful your calculations, your turkey will inevitably compete with a roomful of side dishes, too many too-tasty appetizers, and some adage about saving room for dessert.
—Alma Avalle, Bon Appétit, 28 Oct. 2024
Chavarria walked in the doors shortly before midnight Monday to a roomful of applause and cheering.
—Kristen Tauer, WWD, 29 Oct. 2024
After the news conference at City Hall, an oversized black SUV whisked the mayor and McDonnell to a roll call at the Northeast police station, where the pair addressed a roomful of officers.
—Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Roomful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roomful. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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roomful
noun
room·ful
ˈrüm-ˌfu̇l
ˈru̇m-
plural roomfuls
-ˌfu̇lz
or roomsful
ˈrümz-ˌfu̇l,
ˈru̇mz-
1
: as much or as many as a room will hold
2
: the persons or objects in a room
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