vacancy

va·can·cy

Use vacancy in a sentence

A motel vacancy sign.

noun

The definition of a vacancy is the state of being empty or available, or refers to an empty and unintelligent mind.

When a hotel has a room available that a guest can rent, this is an example of a vacancy.
When there is a job available at a company that needs to be filled, this is an example of a vacancy.
When a person is very dumb and knows nothing, this is an example of vacancy.

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vacancy

noun

pl. -·cies

the state of being vacant, or empty; emptiness
1. empty space
2. a vacant space; gap, blank, opening, etc.
the state of being empty in mind; lack of intelligence, interest, or thought; vacuity
Now Rare the state of being free from work, activity, etc.; idleness
an unoccupied position or office; unfilled post, situation, or job
untenanted quarters, as in a hotel
Physics a lattice defect in a crystal due to a displaced or missing ion or atom

Origin of vacancy

Classical Latin vacantia from vacans

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vacancy

noun

pl. va·can·cies

The condition of being vacant or unoccupied.
An empty or unoccupied space.
A position, office, or place of accommodation that is unfilled or unoccupied.
Emptiness of mind; inanity.
A crystal defect caused by the absence of an atom, ion, or molecule in a crystal lattice.
Archaic A period of leisure; idleness.

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