Synonyms for fistful

Most common

punch · handful

All synonyms

Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   The amount that can be held in a closed fist.

Forms

Plural

fistfuls → handfuls, punches…

Example sentences

• punch Tom blocked Mary's first punch but not her second.
• handful Only a handful of men want to take childcare leave.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

5 letters

punch¹

7 letters

handful²

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (handful² = 2 syllables).