dent

noun
UK: /dent/
US: /dent/

  1. A hollow area in a surface, caused by something hitting it.

    1. There is a small dent on my car door.
    2. The heavy box left a dent in the soft wooden floor when it fell.

Synonyms

hollow impression nick notch
dent verb

  1. To make a hollow area in a surface.

    1. I accidentally dented the car while parking.
    2. The impact dented the metal gate, but it didn't break it.

  2. To harm or weaken something.

    1. The scandal has dented his reputation a little.
    2. High inflation dented consumer confidence and spending power.
dent adjective

  1. Having a hollow area or mark on the surface.

    1. The car had a dented fender after the accident.
    2. He tried to repair the dented bicycle frame himself.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "dent" is /dent/ in British English and /dent/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "dent": hollow, impression, nick, notch.

Example usage of "dent": "There is a small dent on my car door.". More examples on the page.