Vacancy Definition

vākən-sē
vacancies
noun
vacancies
The state of being vacant, or empty; emptiness.
Webster's New World
An empty or unoccupied space.
American Heritage
A vacant space; gap, blank, opening, etc.
Webster's New World
The state of being empty in mind; lack of intelligence, interest, or thought; vacuity.
Webster's New World
An unoccupied position or office; unfilled post, situation, or job.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
  • house for sale
  • house for rent
  • deserted house
  • unoccupied house
  • vacant house
  • uninhabited house
  • tenantless house
  • quarters
  • lodging
  • apartment to let
  • empty apartment
  • empty room
  • room to let
  • vacuum
  • void
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Other Word Forms of Vacancy

Noun

Singular:
vacancy
Plural:
vacancies

Origin of Vacancy

  • From vac(ant) +"Ž -ancy.

    From Wiktionary

Vacancy Sentence Examples

  • His going away left a vacancy in our lives that has never been filled.

  • A vacancy among the fellows is filled up by the provost and a select number of the fellows, after examination comprised in five principal courses, mathematics, experimental science, classics, mental and moral science and Hebrew.

  • It is not clear whether this applies to an unfilled vacancy.

  • He clung to his right of regale, or enjoyment of the revenues of bishoprics during their vacancy, though it was at times commuted for a fixed payment.

  • If a vacancy occurs in the office of governor during the first two years a new election is held; if it occurs during the last two years the lieutenant-governor serves out the term.

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Words Starting With

VVAVAC

Words Ending With

YCYNCY

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7 Letter Words7 Letter Words Starting With V7 Letter Words Ending With Y