hollowness

noun

Definition of hollownessnext
as in barrenness

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  1. hollow
  2. cavity
  3. air
  4. open
Noun
  • Ideal for targeting redness, dark spots and under-eye hollows, the stick design allows for precise application, while the creamy texture blends seamlessly into the skin using your fingers, a sponge or a brush.
    Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 26 Nov. 2024
  • All that water had to compress into valleys and hollows.
    Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of hollow
Noun
  • The evolutionary immunologist, who works at the University of New Mexico, studies mucosal immune systems in fish to better understand how human versions of these systems, such as our intestinal lining and nasal cavity, work.
    Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
  • Elf owls typically nest in cavities, such as old woodpecker tree holes, that provide relief from heat and protection from rain and predators.
    Leslie Katz, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of cavity
Noun
  • The series finale of Blue Bloods airs Friday, Dec. 13 at 10 p.m. ET on CBS.
    Charna Flam, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Because cold air is drier than warm air, humidifiers are especially useful in the winter.
    Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of air
Noun
  • Asia-Pacific markets were mixed Wednesday, after major Wall Street benchmarks declined Tuesday ahead of the data, while U.S. stocks were higher at the open.
    Sam Meredith,Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Nippon Steel shares rose as much as 1.2% shortly after the open on Wednesday before trading little changed as of 12:52 p.m. in Tokyo.
    Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune Asia, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of open
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hollowing (out)

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