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hollow

1 of 3adjective
/ˈhɑloʊ/
Forms:hollower,hollowest
1

having an empty space within

B2
  • The children found a hollow tree trunk and used it as a hiding spot during their game of hide-and-seek.
  • The archaeologists discovered a hollow cavity inside the ancient statue, possibly used for storing precious items.
  • The sound echoed strangely in the hollow chamber of the abandoned building.
  • The chocolate Easter bunny was hollow, filled with small candies for an extra treat.
  • The old well had a hollow shaft leading deep into the ground.
Antonyms:
2

lacking meaning, significance, or force

Synonyms:
3

producing or resembling a sound as if echoing in a cavity

4

lacking substance, depth, or character