hollowed-out

[US]/[ˈhɒl.əʊd.aʊt]/
[UK]/[ˈhɑːl.oʊd.aʊt]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.Having been emptied or made hollow; scooped out.; Lacking substance or meaning; insincere.
v.To make hollow; to excavate.; To be emptied or made hollow.

Phrases & Collocations

hollowed-out shell

hollowed-out feeling

hollowed-out eyes

hollowed-out tree

hollowed-out core

being hollowed-out

hollowed-out space

hollowed-out structure

hollowed-out land

Example Sentences

the wooden bowl was beautifully hollowed-out to create a unique design.

the old tree had a hollowed-out trunk where birds often nested.

he carved a hollowed-out shape into the pumpkin for halloween.

the actor's voice sounded hollowed-out after shouting for so long.

the rock formation featured a large, hollowed-out cave.

the artist used a hollowed-out gourd as a unique instrument.

the building's facade had a hollowed-out section for a large window.

she found a hollowed-out log perfect for a fairy garden.

the sculptor created a hollowed-out figure from a block of stone.

the old ship's hull was partially hollowed-out by years of storms.

the designer incorporated a hollowed-out area for better ventilation.

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