hollowness

noun

Definition of hollownessnext
as in barrenness

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  1. hollow
  2. cavity
  3. air
  4. open
Noun
  • More than 24 hours of labor — augmented with Pitocin, to make contractions stronger — had left a deep hollow above his forehead.
    Pamela Colloff, ProPublica, 29 Dec. 2024
  • Morton, Illinois, a sleepy hollow outside Peoria calls itself the ‘Pumpkin Capital of the World’ and has the patches to prove it.
    Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 23 Oct. 2024
Definition of hollow
Noun
  • Educational Campaigns: Promoting oral hygiene and nutrition among families can effectively address cavity prevention.
    Maria Sokolina, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
  • If these gaps are deep, expanding foam insulation designed for window and door use may be necessary to fill the cavity.
    Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of cavity
Noun
  • The reason, of course, is that the next Outlander finale that airs will be the series finale.
    Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 12 Jan. 2025
  • Use a humidifier: Dry air in the home, especially at night, can increase the risk of dry mouth.
    Mark Gurarie, Health, 12 Jan. 2025
Definition of air
Noun
  • Bond yields were still moving higher and stocks were headed for a slightly weaker open.
    Jim Cramer, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2025
  • As years’ worth of disclosures and recriminations erupted into the open, the serene Jean-Baptiste held us close and rapt.
    Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of open
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Thesaurus Entries Near hollowness

hollowing (out)

hollowness

hollow (out)

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