From Middle English ladelful, ladel-ful; equivalent to ladle + -ful.
ladleful (plural ladlefuls or ladlesful)
- (cooking) A sufficient quantity to fill a ladle.
- Coordinate terms: bowlful, spoonful
2007 March 21, “Recipe: Risotto al Barolo”, in New York Times[1]:Add wine and a ladleful of hot stock and cook, stirring often, until liquid is absorbed.
