blank

noun
UK: /blæŋk/
US: /blæŋk/

  1. A space on a form or document where information is to be written.

    1. Please fill in each blank space with your name and address. [ ] [ ]
    2. The application had several blanks that needed to be completed accurately before submission. [ ] [ ]

  2. A cartridge containing powder but no bullet.

    1. The soldiers fired blanks during the training exercise. [ ] [ ]
    2. The stage actor loaded a blank into the prop gun for the dramatic scene. [ ] [ ]

  3. An empty or void space or time.

    1. My mind went blank when the teacher asked me the question. [ ] [ ]
    2. There was a blank in her memory, a period she couldn't quite recall. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

vacant void empty clear unfilled erase delete ignore
blank transitive-verb

  1. To block out, delete, or erase something.

    1. I had to blank out part of the document for privacy reasons. [ ] [ ]
    2. The editor decided to blank the offensive words from the manuscript before publication. [ ] [ ]

  2. To ignore or refuse to recognize someone.

    1. She decided to blank him after their argument last night. [ ] [ ]
    2. Despite his apologies, she continued to blank him, unwilling to forgive his actions. [ ] [ ]
blank adjective

  1. Empty, with nothing written, printed, or recorded on it.

    1. Here is a blank piece of paper for you. [ ] [ ]
    2. He stared at the blank screen, unsure of what to type next in his novel. [ ] [ ]

  2. Showing no understanding, interest, or emotion.

    1. He gave me a blank look when I asked if he understood. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her face remained blank, revealing nothing of her inner thoughts or feelings about the issue. [ ] [ ]
blank phrasal-verb

  1. To intentionally avoid someone by pretending not to see them.

    1. I will blank her if I see her after our fight. [ ] [ ]
    2. If he tries to speak to you, just blank him completely to show you're angry. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "blank" in English means: A space on a form or document where information is to be written., A cartridge containing powder but no bullet., An empty or void space or time..

The phonetic transcription of "blank" is /blæŋk/ in British English and /blæŋk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "blank": vacant, void, empty, clear, unfilled, erase, delete, ignore.

Example usage of "blank": "Please fill in each blank space with your name and address.". More examples on the page.