vacuum — a space completely devoid of matter; a gap left by the absence or loss of something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a space completely devoid of matter; a gap left by the absence or loss of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvækjuːm/
Example Sentences
- My roommate never vacuums, so I feel like I'm living in a dust bunny paradise.
- The CEO's resignation created a power vacuum in the company.
- I bought a robot vacuum so I could be lazy while looking responsible.
vacuum
NOUN[/ˈvækjuːm/]
a space completely devoid of matter; a gap left by the absence or loss of something
진공청소기는 카펫 위의 먼지를 빠르게 제거했다.
Scientists created a vacuum environment for their experiment. (EMPTY + SUCTION = VACUUM → a vacuum creates an empty space that pulls things inward)
The vacuum cleaned the room faster than the old broom.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'vacuus' meaning 'empty' or 'void'. The word entered English in the 16th century through scientific terminology, particularly in physics and the study of air pressure.
Breakdown
Latin 'vacuus' (empty) + -um (neuter singular nominative suffix) = vacuum
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My roommate never vacuums, so I feel like I'm living in a dust bunny paradise.”
“The CEO's resignation created a power vacuum in the company.”
“I bought a robot vacuum so I could be lazy while looking responsible.”
“Sound cannot travel in a vacuum because there are no particles to carry the waves.”
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