cavity

/ˈkæv.ɪt.i/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: cavities

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A hole or hollow depression in a solid object. — A hollow area within the body.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A hole or hollow depression in a solid object. — The female part of a mold: the depression itself or (metonymically) the half of the mold that contains it.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “cavity” mean?

A hole or hollow depression in a solid object. — A hollow area within the body.

Is “cavity” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.