Blank

/blæŋk/

Meaning & Definition

noun

An empty space; a void or gap.

There was a blank in the conversation when no one knew how to respond.

A cartridge that does not contain a projectile and is used in firearms.

The actor used a blank in the scene to simulate gunfire.

verb

To leave a space empty or unfilled.

Please don't blank that section of the survey.

adjective

Not filled in; empty.

I found a blank page in the notebook.

Without any written or printed content.

She handed me a blank form to fill out.

Lacking content or meaning; void.

He stared at the blank screen, unsure of what to write.

Middle English 'blanke', meaning 'white' or 'shining', from Old French 'blanc'.

blank slate

A fresh start or beginning.

draw a blank

To fail to remember or think of something.

fill in the blank

To complete or supply what is missing.

blank check

Unlimited freedom or resources.

on the blank side

Not committed or certain about something.

blanket

A large piece of fabric used for warmth.

blanks

Empty spaces or points in something.

blanch

To become pale or white.

blankness

The state of being empty or devoid of content.

To forget or be unable to recall something.

I totally blanked on her name.

To zone out or be inattentive.

I blanked during the boring lecture.