How to use hollow in a sentence Hollow adjective (empty) add to word list having an empty space inside or on the surface of an object Having a space or cavity inside Having a depression or concavity See examples of hollow used in a sentence. Look up hollow in wiktionary, the free dictionary.
A sound that is hollow is like the sound made when you hit something that is empty inside He heard a hollow sound when he knocked on the wall. If something is hollow, it is empty on the inside A chocolate easter bunny looks like so much chocolate until you realize that it is hollow and quickly eaten. The politician's accusations rang hollow Idioms beat all hollow, to surpass or outdo completely
If you describe a statement, situation, or person as hollow, you mean they have no real value, worth, or effectiveness Any threat to bring in the police is a hollow one.
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