Hollow
/ˈhɒl.oʊ/noun
Having a space or cavity inside; not solid.
Did you know?In ancient times, hollow spaces were often associated with the divine, used in rituals to connect with otherworldly realms.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*kel-
“to hide or conceal, suggesting a hidden interior.”
Old English
Old English
holh
“a hole or cavity, reflecting the idea of an empty space.”
Middle English
Middle English
holwe
“empty, void, or lacking substance.”
14th Century
Middle English
holow
“to be hollow or empty within.”
Modern English
English
hollow
“characterized by a cavity or emptiness, often used in both physical and metaphorical contexts.”