hollow

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Pronunciation
/ˈhɒl.əʊ/
/hɑlɚ/
Noun
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

A small valley between mountains.

Example Sentences
  • He built himself a cabin in a hollow high up in the Rockies.
2 Definition

A sunken area or unfilled space in something solid; a cavity, natural or artificial.

Example Sentences
  • the hollow of the hand or of a tree
3 Definition

A sunken area.

4 Definition

A feeling of emptiness.

Example Sentences
  • a hollow in the pit of one's stomach
Verb
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

To make a hole in something; to excavate

2 Definition

To call or urge by shouting; to hollo.

Adjective
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

(of something solid) Having an empty space or cavity inside.

Example Sentences
  • a hollow tree; a hollow sphere
2 Definition

(of a sound) Distant, eerie; echoing, reverberating, as if in a hollow space; dull, muffled; often low-pitched.

Example Sentences
  • He let out a hollow moan.
3 Definition

Without substance; having no real or significant worth; meaningless.

Example Sentences
  • a hollow victory
4 Definition

Insincere, devoid of validity; specious.

Example Sentences
  • a hollow promise
5 Definition

Concave; gaunt; sunken.

6 Definition

Pertaining to hollow body position

Adverb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Completely, as part of the phrase beat hollow or beat all hollow.

Interjection
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Hey, hello