Cavity and Interstice

Cavity

Cavity noun - A sunken area forming a separate space.

Interstice and cavity are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Interstice" instead a noun "Cavity".

Interstice

Interstice noun - An open space in a barrier (as a wall or hedge).
Usage example: pesky weeds growing in the interstices between the flagstones

Cavity and interstice are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cavity" instead a noun "Interstice".

Nearby Word: interstitial
Cite this Source
Interstice and Cavity. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/cavity/interstice
Cavity & Interstice. N.p., 2016. Web. 22 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/cavity/interstice>.
Interstice or Cavity. 2016. Accessed July 22, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/cavity/interstice.
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