hollow out

verb

hollowed out; hollowing out; hollows out

1

: to remove the inside of (something) : to make an empty space in (something)

The kids were hollowing out pumpkins.

a hollowed-out log

2

: to form (something) by digging or cutting the inside of something

Workers hollowed out a tunnel through the mountain.

Examples of hollow out in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The sacred wind instrument — which is created from a eucalyptus tree trunk or branch naturally hollowed out by termites — was developed a thousand years ago by the Aboriginal community in northern Australia and is often used in cultural ceremonies. — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Once your zucchini is hollowed out, stuff it with your favorite fillings (think seasoned ground meat, grains, sautéed vegetables, and/or cheese), then bake until tender for an easy and satisfying meal or side dish. — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2026

Nonetheless, many Venezuelans marvel at how the Colombian government has drawn on resources that years of economic crisis and mass migration under former President Nicolás Maduro have hollowed out in their country. — ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026

The market's top performers are now either budget EVs, like Geely's $15,000 Xingyuan, or premium models such as Tesla's $40,000+ Model Y, effectively hollowing out the middle segment. — Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for hollow out

• roundabout
• runabout
• sauerkraut
• thereabout
• turnabout
• about
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• blackout
• blowout
• breakout
• burnout
• buyout