noun

cavity

cavity, hole

The dentist found a cavity.

The dentist found a cavity.

They discovered a large cavity in the rock.

They discovered a large cavity in the rock.

a cavity in ((sth.)) a hole in something The dentist found a cavity in my molar.

Synonyms: hole, hollow, pit

From Latin 'cavus', meaning 'hollow'.

Imagine a small 'cave' in your tooth to remember it means a hole caused by decay.

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