hollow (B2)

adjective, noun, verb

Pronunciation: /ˈhɒloʊ/

Definition

Having a space or empty area inside; not solid.

Examples

• The woodpecker made a hollow in the tree to build its nest.

• The chocolate Easter egg had a hollow center.

• He felt a hollow ache in his chest after hearing the bad news.

How to Use hollow

hollow out (phrasal verb)

To make a hollow space inside something. — "The carpenter hollowed out the log to make a canoe."

hollow feeling (collocation)

A sensation of emptiness, often emotional. — "After his friend moved away, he had a hollow feeling."

Synonyms of hollow

Words with a similar meaning to hollow:

• empty
• vacant
• void
• cavernous

Antonyms of hollow

Words with the opposite meaning to hollow:

• solid
• full
• packed

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