cavity

Definition

  • n. space that is surrounded by something
  • n. soft decayed area in a tooth; progressive decay can lead to the death of a tooth
  • n. (anatomy) a natural hollow or sinus within the body

Word forms

Plural
cavities

Example sentences

  1. n.

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

  2. n.

    The scientist studied the cavity within the crystal to understand its formation.