Cavity

/ˈkæv.ɪ.ti/

Meaning & Definition

noun

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

The dentist found a cavity in my tooth that needed to be filled.

An anatomical hollow or space in a structure, often in living organisms.

The thoracic cavity houses the heart and lungs.

A natural or formed hollow or recess in the earth or a geological formation.

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.

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

That old car has a real cavity where the trunk used to be.