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cavity

Pronunciation: [ˈkæv.ɪ.ti]

Word

Learn how to use cavity in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “health”

(noun) a hole or space in a tooth that can be caused by decay. If you eat a lot of sugar and don’t brush your teeth, you might get a cavity.

Example

After my last checkup, the dentist told me I didn't have any cavities.

Example

She was upset when the dentist found a cavity in her tooth during the visit.

Example

How can I prevent getting a cavity in my teeth?

Context: “space”

(noun) a hollow area or space within something solid. It can be any kind of empty space inside another object, like a hole in your pumpkin after you carve it.

Example

The artist made a beautiful sculpture with a cavity in the middle, creating a unique design.

Example

There was no cavity in the rock; it was completely solid all the way through.

Example

What is inside the cavity of that large statue?

How to pronounce cavity

Pronunciation: [ˈkæv.ɪ.ti]

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