Hollow

6 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Having a hole or empty space inside; not solid throughout.

“The tree trunk was hollow and housed several birds.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈhɒl.əʊ/

Syllables

hol·low

Related Words

Synonyms

emptyvacantvoid

Antonyms

solid

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Double L in middle with -OW ending pattern.

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Scrabble

Worth 12 points; double L placement can be strategic.

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Shorter words formed from the letters in “hollow”.

hollo wholl holl holw hool howl wool

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