chock-full

adjective

variants or chockful
Synonyms of chock-fullnext
: 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 canvas was 55 feet high and 450 feet long with every section chock-full of action and drama. Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Dec. 2025 The minute-long teaser trailer, while sparse on narrative, is chock-full of imagery fans of the series might recognize — and speculate about. Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 24 Dec. 2025 The last product and step of the process is Define, a hair gel that Lam notes is chock-full of moisturizing and hydrating agents like olive oil, coconut oil, and glycerin. Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 15 Dec. 2025 Interior designers and organizers know that ALDI isn't just good for groceries—the store is also chock-full of some pretty amazing home items that will help to streamline any space without breaking the bank. Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 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 31 Dec. 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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