Synonyms for

Vacancy

Verb / ˈveɪkʌnsi: / Another word for vacancy — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The state of being empty or unoccupied.

Synonyms & similar words

vacuum emptiness void emptiness void unoccupied available opening space vacuum gap lack absence bareness hollowness clearance

Synonyms by register

Formal

opening position situation void

Informal

spot gap opening

Literary

lacuna chasm emptiness

Antonyms

fullness occupancy employment busyness engagement presence

Common collocations

  • job vacancy
  • office vacancy
  • vacancy rate
  • filling a vacancy
  • housing vacancy
  • vacancy exists
  • vacancy notice
  • vacancy available

Word family

noun vacancy
verb vacate
adjective vacant
adverb vacantly

Usage note

Often used in the context of employment or housing. 'Vacancy' can refer to an empty space or an unfilled position.

Example sentences

  1. The vacancy in the room was noticeable as soon as we entered.
  2. The company had a vacancy for a manager position.
  3. The vacancy of the lot made it a perfect spot for a new building.
  4. The vacancy of the street made it easy to find parking.
  5. The vacancy in the store made it a great opportunity to start a business.

Quotes

  • "In the vacancy caused by the absence of any decisive factor, opinion ranged widely." - John Maynard Keynes
  • "The vacancy of a busy life is usually filled with triviality." - Robert Menzies
  • "A man who has never gone to school may steal from a freight car; but if he has a university education, he may steal the whole railroad." - Theodore Roosevelt

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