cavity
word
/ˈkævəti/
KA-vuh-dee
/kˈævɪti/
KA-vi-tee
Definition
A cavity is a hole or empty space inside something, often used for a decayed area in a tooth (tooth decay).
Usage & Nuances
Most often used in dentistry to mean tooth decay ('a cavity in my tooth'), but can describe any hollow space in science, medicine, or everyday language. Do not confuse with 'cave' (a large natural underground space). In dental contexts, 'cavity' and 'tooth decay' are often interchangeable.
Spanish: cavidad - caries (dental)Portuguese (BR): cavidade - cárie (dental)Portuguese (PT): cavidade - cárie (dental)Chinese (Simplified): 空洞 - 蛀牙Chinese (Traditional): 空洞 - 蛀牙Hindi: गुहा - दंत क्षय (दांत की सड़न)Arabic: تجويف - تسوس الأسنانBengali: গর্ত - ক্যাভিটি (দাঁতের ছিদ্র)Russian: полость - кариес (зубной)Japanese: 空洞 - 虫歯（むしば） - 穴（ほら, 医学的）Vietnamese: hốc - sâu răngKorean: oyuk - diş çürüğüTurkish: boşluk - çürük (diş)Urdu: کھوکھلا حصہ - دانت کا کیویٹیIndonesian: rongga - gigi berlubang
Example Sentences
A cavity can form if you eat too much sugar.
basic
The dentist found a cavity in my tooth.
basic
Air filled the cavity inside the balloon.
basic
He needed a filling to repair the cavity.
natural
Some birds build nests in tree cavities.
natural
Doctors checked the chest cavity for any injury.
natural