cavities

NOUN

sunken or decayed area

Synonyms

STRONGEST

crater

STRONG

armpit atrium basin bursa caries chamber decay dent depression gap hole hollow pit pocket sinus socket vacuity void

Antonyms

STRONG

bulge closure mountain solid

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cavities

When Pioneer created samples, cavities intended to hold game accessories didn’t form, came out too thin or didn’t have the required depth.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026

They usually nest in cavities that form in large, old trees like oaks.

From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026

This field, known as nanocell engineering, seeks to create cell-like structures with specialized surfaces and internal pores or cavities.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 6, 2026

After brain tumors are removed, a surgeon uses the tiles to line the walls of the empty cavities.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 30, 2026

But eventually you realize the unicorn was just a horse in costume and now you have cavities.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera