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hollow
Definitions
(3)
1
adjective
Having
a
space
or
cavity
inside
;
not
solid
.
The
tree
trunk
was
hollow
,
providing
shelter
for
small
animals
.
She
found
a
hollow
rock
on
the
beach
.
The
chocolate
bunny
was
hollow
inside
.
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2
noun
A
small
valley
or
depression
in
the
ground
.
They
camped
in
a
hollow
near
the
river
.
The
deer
rested
in
a
hollow
under
the
trees
.
The
hollow
was
filled
with
wildflowers
.
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adjective
Without
real
value
or
meaning
;
insincere
.
His
apology
felt
hollow
and
unconvincing
.
The
victory
was
hollow
because
it
was
too
easy
.
She
gave
a
hollow
laugh
,
not
really
finding
it
funny
.
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Word Origin
Language
Old English
Original word
holh
Originally meant
a hollow place or cavity
Background
The word 'hollow' comes from the Old English 'holh', meaning a hollow place or cavity. It has been used in English since before the 12th century, maintaining its core meaning of something not solid or filled.