Vocabulary Entry

cavity

|noun • verb

noun

A hollow space or an empty area within a solid object or body.

Example Sentences

"The dentist found a cavity in my tooth during the check-up."

"There is a large cavity in the mountain that serves as a natural shelter for animals."

"Scientists discovered a cavity in the ice that holds ancient air bubbles."

verb

Example Sentences

"The dentist will cavity the decayed area to clean it out."

"Over time, the continuous dripping of water can cavity the stone."

"The wood began to cavity as it aged and dried out."