Hollow (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A cavity or space in something; "hunger had caused the hollows in their cheeks".

Classification

Nouns denoting two and three dimensional shapes.

Examples

• The tree had a hollow in its trunk where birds made their nest.
• The sound of her voice echoed through the hollow of the cave.
• The hollow of her stomach growled with hunger as she waited for dinner.
• The sculptor carefully carved out a hollow in the marble to create a delicate vase.
• The hollow of the canyon was a natural amphitheater for the concert.

Hypernyms

• Enclosed Space

Related Words

• Hollow (adjective)

Meaning ²

A small valley between mountains; "he built himself a cabin in a hollow high up in the Appalachians".

Classification

Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).

Synonyms

• Holler

Hypernyms

• Vale

Hyponyms

• Dingle

Related Words

• Hollow (adjective)

Meaning ³

A depression hollowed out of solid matter.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).

Synonyms

• Hole

Hypernyms

• Natural Depression

Hyponyms

• Kettle Hole
• Burrow
• Pothole
• Rabbit Burrow
• Pit
• Wormhole
• Gopher Hole

Related Words

• Hollow (verb)
• Hollow (adjective)