cavity

noun
UK: /ˈkæv.ə.ti/
US: /ˈkæv.ə.t̬i/

  1. A hole in a tooth caused by decay.

    1. I have a cavity in my tooth that needs to be filled soon.
    2. The dentist found a small cavity during my check-up, which surprised me as I brush regularly.

  2. An empty space within a solid object or structure.

    1. The bird made a cavity in the tree.
    2. Explorers discovered a large cavity inside the ancient pyramid, leading to new questions.

Synonyms

pit opening decay void hole
cavity transitive-verb

  1. To make a hole or empty space in something.

    1. The heavy rain began to cavity the hillside.
    2. Erosion can cavity the rock over many years, forming unusual shapes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "cavity" in English means: A hole in a tooth caused by decay., An empty space within a solid object or structure..

The phonetic transcription of "cavity" is /ˈkæv.ə.ti/ in British English and /ˈkæv.ə.t̬i/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "cavity": pit, opening, decay, void, hole.

Example usage of "cavity": "I have a cavity in my tooth that needs to be filled soon.". More examples on the page.