vacancy

/ˈveɪkənsi/
noun
  1. An available room in a hotel, inn, or other lodging.
    • We called ahead to check if there was a vacancy for the night.
    • The hotel had a vacancy on the top floor with a great view.
    • The 'No Vacancy' sign was lit up, so we drove to the next motel.
  2. An unoccupied job or position that is available to be filled.
    • There is a vacancy for a receptionist at the front desk.
    • The company posted several vacancies on their website.
    • She applied for a teaching vacancy at the local school.
  3. The state of being empty or unoccupied.
    • The old building had been in vacancy for years.
    • The vacancy of the house made it feel cold and lonely.
    • The landlord reduced the rent to fill the vacancy.
  4. Lack of thought or intelligence; emptiness of mind.
    • There was a look of vacancy in his eyes as he stared out the window.
    • The vacancy of his stare made me think he wasn't listening.
    • Her expression showed complete vacancy during the long lecture.
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