a small hollow mark in the surface of something, caused by pressure or by being hit
That blue car hit my car, and now there is a small dent in my car door.
The car door had a noticeable dent after the minor collision in the parking lot.
He accidentally dropped the heavy tool, causing a dent in the metal surface.
The hailstorm left dents on the roof of the car, requiring repairs.
The basketball hitting the garage door left a small dent in the otherwise smooth surface.
