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hollow
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1
adjective
Having
a
space
or
cavity
inside
;
not
solid
.
The
tree
trunk
was
hollow
,
providing
a
home
for
small
animals
.
She
found
a
hollow
log
in
the
forest
.
The
chocolate
egg
was
hollow
,
with
a
surprise
inside
.
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noun
A
depression
or
small
valley
in
the
land
.
They
picnicked
in
a
grassy
hollow
by
the
river
.
The
deer
hid
in
a
hollow
to
avoid
predators
.
The
village
was
nestled
in
a
hollow
surrounded
by
hills
.
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adjective
Sounding
empty
or
echoing
,
often
because
of
being
hollow
inside
.
His
voice
echoed
in
the
hollow
room
.
The
drum
made
a
hollow
sound
when
struck
.
The
cave
had
a
hollow
echo
that
was
eerie
.
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Word Origin
Language
Old English
Original word
holh
Originally meant
a hole or cavity
Background
The word 'hollow' comes from the Old English 'holh', which meant a hole or cavity. It has been used in English since before the 12th century to describe things that are not solid or have an empty space inside.