hollow
/ˈhɑloʊ/
verb
- To make a hole or empty space inside something by removing material.
- The artist hollowed the block of wood to create a bowl.
- Beavers hollow out logs to build their lodges.
- She hollowed the pumpkin to make a jack-o'-lantern.
noun
- A hole or empty space inside something.
- Water collected in a hollow in the rock.
- They found a hollow in the tree where a bird had nested.
- The rabbit hid in a hollow under the bush.
- A small valley or basin in the land.
- We hiked down into a shady hollow where a stream ran.
- The hollow was filled with wildflowers in the spring.
- The farm was nestled in a hollow between two hills.
adjective
- Having an empty space inside; not solid.
- She tapped on the wall and heard a hollow sound.
- A hollow chocolate bunny is a popular Easter treat.
- The old tree trunk was hollow and full of ants.
- (of a sound) deep, empty, and echoing.
- We heard a hollow thud when the ball hit the metal door.
- His footsteps made a hollow echo in the empty hallway.
- The wind produced a hollow howl as it blew through the cave.
- Without real meaning, value, or sincerity.
- She gave a hollow laugh, not really finding the joke funny.
- The politician's promises were hollow and soon forgotten.
- His apology felt hollow and insincere.
- (of a person's cheeks or eyes) sunken, often from tiredness or illness.
- After the long illness, his cheeks looked hollow and pale.
- She had hollow cheeks from not eating enough.
- The old man's hollow eyes stared into the distance.