NYT Dictionary

HOLLOWING

/ˈhɒləʊɪŋ/
VerbNounHOL-low-inghol-low-ing · 3 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2025

Meaning

present participle and gerund of hollow

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From hollow.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

hollowing outhollowcavityconcavitydepressionhallooinghallooholleringhollerbellowing

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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