Cavity

Pronunciation: /ˈkævətiː/

Cavity (noun)

  1. A hollow space inside something solid.
  2. A hole in a tooth caused by decay.

Examples

  • There is a cavity in the wall that needs to be filled.
  • A cavity can cause pain if not treated by a dentist.

Common collocations: empty cavity, large cavity, fill a cavity, cavity treatment

Synonyms of Cavity

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Cavity

  • — Describes something that is firm and not hollow.
  • — Indicates that something is occupied or filled.