Hollow: meaning, definitions and examples

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hollow

[ ˈhɒləʊ ]

^{Context #1}

empty space

Having a hole or empty space inside.

Synonyms

empty, vacant, void

Examples of usage

The tree trunk was hollow inside.
She felt hollow inside after the breakup.

^{Context #2}

low sound

A low sound like that of blowing through a tube.

Synonyms

echo, resonance, rumble

Examples of usage

The wind made a hollow sound as it passed through the tunnel.
He could hear the hollow of the distant drums.

Translations

Translations of the word "hollow" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vazio

🇮🇳 खोखला

🇩🇪 hohl

🇮🇩 berongga

🇺🇦 порожнистий

🇵🇱 pusty

🇯🇵 空洞

🇫🇷 creux

🇪🇸 hueco

🇹🇷 boş

🇰🇷 속이 빈

🇸🇦 جوفاء

🇨🇿 dutý

🇸🇰 dutý

🇨🇳 空洞

🇸🇮 votlo

🇮🇸 hola

🇰🇿 қуыс

🇬🇪 ცარიელი

🇦🇿 boş

🇲🇽 hueco

Word origin

The word 'hollow' originated from the Old English word 'holh', meaning a hollow place or cavity. Over time, the term evolved to describe a space that is empty or has an opening inside. The concept of hollowness has been used in various contexts, from describing physical objects like trees or caves to expressing emotional emptiness or lack of substance.