Meaning & Definition of word "Cavity"

Cavity

/ˈkæv.ɪ.ti/

1. A hollow space or an empty area within a solid object.
- Example: The dentist found a cavity in my tooth that needed to be filled.
2. An anatomical hollow or space in a structure, often in living organisms.
- Example: The thoracic cavity houses the heart and lungs.
3. A natural or formed hollow or recess in the earth or a geological formation.
- Example: The cave had a large cavity that echoed when we spoke.

●From Middle English cavitie, from Latin cavitas, from cavus meaning 'hollow'.

cavity in the tooth:

Refers specifically to a decay or hole in a tooth requiring dental treatment.

abdominal cavity:

The space within the abdomen that contains the intestines, stomach, and liver.

cavity search:

A thorough search usually conducted by law enforcement, often including a search of the body.

cavern:

A large, deep cave.

tubercle:

A small rounded projection or protuberance, often on a bone.

depression:

A sunken area or hollow.

Meaning: Cavity as a term for a hole or a significant empty space.

● Example Sentence: That old car has a real cavity where the trunk used to be.