Vacancy

/ˈveɪ.kən.si/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The state of being vacant; an unoccupied position or space.

The hotel had a vacancy for the weekend, so we decided to book a room.

An unfilled position or job.

There is a vacancy for a software engineer in our company that needs to be filled soon.

A space that is not currently being used or occupied.

The office had several vacancies as many employees were working remotely.

From Latin 'vacantia', meaning 'emptiness, emptiness'.

job vacancy

An available position for employment.

vacancy rate

The percentage of unoccupied units in a rental property.

vacancy sign

A sign indicating that rooms or spaces are available.

vacate

To leave a place that one previously occupied.

vacuous

Having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence; mindless.

Free space or opportunity.

We've got a vacancy for a party this weekend!

A chance to fill a role or position.

There's a vacancy on the team with Tom leaving.