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.