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Definition hollow in American English

hollow adjective

adjective
/ˈhɑloʊ/
1

empty inside

Example

The tree trunk was completely hollow.

Example

hollow chocolate eggs

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2

hollow promises or threats are not sincere, or are about things that will not really happen

Example

The president's election promises now seem increasingly hollow.

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2.1

with no real meaning

Example

a hollow display of friendship

Example

We had won, but it was a hollow victory.

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3

a hollow sound is a low sound like something empty being hit

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4

hollow eyes or cheeks seem to have sunk into your head, for example because you are tired, thin, or sick

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Definition hollow in American English