chock-full

adjective

ˈchək-ˈfu̇l ˈchäk-

-ˌfu̇l

variants or chockful

Synonyms of chock-full

: 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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Of course, the rich, creamy formula is also chock-full of heavy-duty moisturizers—such as shea and cocoa butters and squalane—to keep dry skin happy and noticeably soft. — Madison San Miguel, Allure, 30 Oct. 2026 Jason Henry | Bloomberg | Getty Images Anthropic’s IPO prospectus is chock-full of details for investors to celebrate — and worry about. — Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026 To get a real feel of how the locals live, OCT-LOFT, Happy, and MixC malls are landscaped outdoor shopping areas, chock-full of bespoke stores and cafes that sell items like milk teas, home decor, and artisan jewelry. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026 In a year chock-full of museum galas, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures’ Saturday night soiree was especially star-studded. — Deputy Editor, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026 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

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

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chock-full

adjective

variants or chockful

ˈchək-ˈfu̇l,

ˈchäk-

: full to the limit

hotels chock-full of tourists

chock-full

adjective

Synonyms of chock-full

Examples of chock-full in a Sentence

Word History

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Cite this Entry

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