vacant — empty and available for use; not occupied
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: empty and available for use; not occupied
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈveɪkənt/
Example Sentences
- The 'No Vacancy' sign at the motel was broken, so everyone kept asking for vacant rooms that didn't exist.
- After staring at the math problem for an hour, his mind went completely vacant.
- The CEO position has been vacant for three months.
vacant
ADJECTIVE[/ˈveɪkənt/]
empty and available for use; not occupied
The desk remained vacant while the company searched for a new designer.
The vacant chair was waiting for the new employee. (🪑 Empty Seat + 👤 Waiting → Vacant)
The vacant position attracted an applicant who soon became employed.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'vacans' (present participle of 'vacare'), meaning 'to be empty' or 'to be free.' The word entered English through Old French and Latin legal terminology.
Breakdown
vac- (empty, free) + -ant (adjective suffix indicating state or quality) = vacant
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The 'No Vacancy' sign at the motel was broken, so everyone kept asking for vacant rooms that didn't exist.”
“After staring at the math problem for an hour, his mind went completely vacant.”
“The CEO position has been vacant for three months.”
“She gave me a vacant look when I mentioned quantum physics.”
“Is this parking space vacant or are you coming back?”
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