vacant
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈveɪkənt/
vacant means: Empty because nobody is using, living in, or holding it.
adjective
EMPTYB2
Empty because nobody is using, living in, or holding it.
- Is this seat vacant?
- The house has been vacant for months.
- Three teaching positions are still vacant.
WITHOUT EXPRESSIONC1
Showing little thought, understanding, or interest in your face or eyes.
- He gave me a vacant look.
- She sat by the window with a vacant stare.
- Their vacant expressions suggested they had understood nothing.
BLANKC2
Without any writing, marks, or other content.
- A vacant page lay before her.
- He filled the vacant spaces with tiny drawings.
- She stared at the vacant sheet, unable to begin her letter.
Questions about vacant
What does vacant mean?
Empty because nobody is using, living in, or holding it.
What is vacant in other languages?
Türkçe: boş · Español: vacío · Français: vide · Deutsch: leer · Italiano: vuoto · 日本語: 空いている
How do you pronounce vacant?
It is pronounced /ˈveɪkənt/.
How do you use vacant in a sentence?
Is this seat vacant? The house has been vacant for months.
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