as much or as many as a house will hold or accommodate: a houseful of guests
houseful
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houseful
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The amount or number that a house can hold or accommodate: a houseful of Victorian furniture; a houseful of guests.
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- Big Brother first started in the United States in 2000 - this reality television competition allowed the viewing audience to watch a houseful of people as they battled each other in various competitions.
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