hollow

/ˈhɒl.əʊ/adjective

Having an empty space inside rather than being solid.

Example sentences

“The children hid notes inside a hollow tree.”
“Tap the wall; if it sounds hollow, there's no stud behind it.”
“The chocolate eggs are hollow, so they break easily.”

Used figuratively for words and feelings that lack real meaning: a hollow promise, a hollow victory. As a noun, a hollow is a small dip in the ground.

Synonyms for hollow

empty

Antonyms

solid

Often confused with hollow

hollow vs hallowed: hallowed (adjective): Treated with great respect because of a long history or special importance, almost as if it were holy.

Related words

homageAn act that shows deep respect for someone, often after they have died or stepped down.hoistTo lift or raise something heavy, often using ropes or a machine.homeworkSchool tasks a teacher gives students to complete outside of class, practicing what they learned.hockeyA group of sports in which players use curved sticks to drive a ball or puck into the other team's goal.honeyA thick, sweet, golden liquid that bees make from the nectar of flowers.hobbySomething a person does for pleasure in their free time.