Hollow
(
adjective
,
verb
,
noun
)
(As an adjective)
Hollow ( adjective )
- Having a hole or empty space inside.
- Having a space or cavity within.
- Not solid; having a hole or empty space inside.
- Having a depressed or concave area in the middle.
- Insincere or false.
Origin:
Middle english holw, from old english holh.
Examples:
- The vase was made of glass and was hollow.
- The tree had a hollow trunk that served as a home for a family of squirrels.
- The cushions on the couch were filled with feathers, making them soft and hollow.
- The chocolate eggs were hollow and had a surprise inside.
- She had a hollow laugh that didn't match her true feelings.
(As a verb)
Hollow ( verb )
- Having a hole or empty space inside.
- Having a space or cavity within.
- Not solid; having a hole or empty space inside.
- Having a depressed or concave area in the middle.
- Insincere or false.
Origin:
Middle english holw, from old english holh.
Examples:
- The vase was made of glass and was hollow.
- The tree had a hollow trunk that served as a home for a family of squirrels.
- The cushions on the couch were filled with feathers, making them soft and hollow.
- The chocolate eggs were hollow and had a surprise inside.
- She had a hollow laugh that didn't match her true feelings.
(As a noun)
Hollow ( noun )
- Having a hole or empty space inside.
- Having a space or cavity within.
- Not solid; having a hole or empty space inside.
- Having a depressed or concave area in the middle.
- Insincere or false.
Origin:
Middle english holw, from old english holh.
Examples:
- The vase was made of glass and was hollow.
- The tree had a hollow trunk that served as a home for a family of squirrels.
- The cushions on the couch were filled with feathers, making them soft and hollow.
- The chocolate eggs were hollow and had a surprise inside.
- She had a hollow laugh that didn't match her true feelings.