Meaning & Definition of word "Vacant"

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    Vacant

    /ˈveɪ.kənt/

    adjective:

    • 1. Not filled, occupied, or in use; empty.
      • Example: The apartment has been vacant for several months.
    • 2. Having no fixtures, furniture, or inhabitants; bare.
      • Example: After the family moved out, the house remained vacant and unfurnished.
    • 3. Free from activity or engagement; unoccupied.
      • Example: There were several vacant seats in the theater.
    • 4. Lacking thought, expression, or meaning; blank.
      • Example: She stared at him with a vacant look, not understanding what he meant.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'vacans', meaning 'being empty or unoccupied'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    vacant lot:

    An empty piece of land where no building stands.

    vacant stare:

    A look indicating lack of understanding or thought.

    vacant position:

    A job or role that is currently unfilled.

    Related Words

    vacancy:

    The state of being vacant or unoccupied.

    vacate:

    To leave a place that was previously occupied.

    Slang Meanings of vacant

    Meaning: Mindless or oblivious.

    Example Sentence: After that long day, I felt totally vacant.

    Meaning: Empty-headed; lacking smarts.

    Example Sentence: Don't be so vacant, pay attention!