"hollow" in a Sentence — Examples for K-8

Three example sentences for hollow, written at K-2, 3-5, and 6-8 reading levels.

What does "hollow" mean?

hollow is an adjective that means: empty on the inside. Seeing it in real sentences helps kids learn how the word actually behaves in writing.

Grade K–2Easy sentence with hollow

"The log was hollow."

Notice the short, simple structure — perfect for early readers learning to decode and understand new words.

Grade 3–5Upper-elementary sentence with hollow

"She found a hollow tree where she could hide her secret little notebook each day."

This sentence adds more context and detail — typical of chapter books at this grade level.

Grade 6–8Middle-school sentence with hollow

"A compliment given just to be polite usually lands as a kind of hollow sound — even the person being praised can tell that something is missing."

At this level, hollow takes on subtler shades of meaning depending on context — the kind of nuance middle-schoolers need for essay writing.

How to use these sentences in the classroom

Sentence imitation — Read the example aloud, then have students write their own sentence with the same structure but a different topic.

Vocabulary notebooks — Have students copy the grade-appropriate sentence into their vocabulary journal alongside the definition.

Reading comprehension — Ask students to identify why hollow is the right word for that sentence — what would change if you swapped it for a synonym?

FAQ — using "hollow" in sentences

How do I use hollow in a sentence for a 1st grader?

Try: "The log was hollow." Keep it under 7 words and use sight-word vocabulary around it.

What's a more advanced sentence with hollow?

"A compliment given just to be polite usually lands as a kind of hollow sound — even the person being praised can tell that something is missing."

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