Definitions
There are 11 meanings of the word
Hollow.
How to pronounce hollow:
US
Hollow - as an adjective
Not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
Example: "A hollow wall"
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
solid6Hollow - as a noun
A cavity or space in something
Example: "Hunger had caused the hollows in their cheeks"
A small valley between mountains
Example: "He built himself a cabin in a hollow high up in the appalachians"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
holler9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
vale7valley12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A depression hollowed out of solid matter
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hole7Hypernyms (Closely Related)
depression13natural depressionHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Hollow - as an adjective satellite
Hollow - as a verb
Remove the inner part or the core of
Example: "The mining company wants to excavate the hillside"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dig5excavate20Hypernyms (Closely Related)
remove11take8withdraw18Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Remove the interior of
Example: "Hollow out a tree trunk"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
core outhollow outHypernyms (Closely Related)
empty12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Hollow - as an adverb
Completely, as part of the phrase beat hollow or beat all hollow.
Hollow - as an interjection
Hey, hello
Example Sentences
"The old tree had a hollow trunk."
"Her voice echoed in the hollow cave."
"He was haunted by the hollow sound of footsteps behind him."
"The team played with hollow enthusiasm."
"The hollow chocolate bunny was filled with candy."
Word Game Points
Is HOLLOW a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, hollow is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
HOLLOW has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is HOLLOW a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, hollow is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordHOLLOW has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is HOLLOW a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, hollow is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordHOLLOW has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
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