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/
Korean meaning: 진공, 공허, 빈 공간
Korean pronunciation: 백-큐-엄 (강세: 백)
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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🌳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.
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📝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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