Pronunciation: /ˈhɑloʊ/
noun a small valley between mountains
A1 The old tree had a hollow in its trunk where birds nested.
A2 The children found a hollow in the ground where they could hide during their game.
B1 The hiker stumbled upon a deep hollow in the forest that seemed to go on forever.
B2 The archaeologists discovered a hidden chamber within the ancient pyramid, a hollow that had remained untouched for centuries.
C1 The artist sculpted a beautiful statue with a hollow center, creating a sense of depth and mystery.
C2 The scientist studied the properties of the hollow space within the atom, unlocking new insights into the nature of matter.
adjective having a hole or empty space inside
A1 The tree trunk was hollow inside.
A2 She felt a hollow feeling in her chest after the breakup.
B1 The old building had a hollow sound when you walked inside.
B2 The hollow victory left him feeling unsatisfied.
C1 The hollow echo reverberated through the empty hallways.
C2 His hollow words lacked sincerity and conviction.
formal The sound echoed through the hollow chamber, creating an eerie atmosphere.
informal The old tree stump had a hollow inside where we used to hide our secret treasures.
slang I felt so hollow after the breakup, like a part of me was missing.
figurative Her smile seemed hollow, as if she was trying to hide her true emotions.
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