occupancy

noun
UK: /ˈɒkjʊpənsi/
US: /ˈɑːkjəpənsi/

  1. The state of being occupied by someone or something; the act of occupying a place.

    1. The occupancy of the room is limited to two people.
    2. Building occupancy rates affect local business, such as restaurants.

  2. The number of people or things occupying a space or place.

    1. The hotel has a high occupancy this week.
    2. The stadium reached full occupancy during the championship game last night.

  3. The possession or use of a building or land.

    1. They have legal occupancy of the property.
    2. Adverse occupancy can result in property ownership over a prolonged period.

Synonyms

tenancy inhabitation residence use possession holding habitation

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "occupancy" in English means: The state of being occupied by someone or something; the act of occupying a place., The number of people or things occupying a space or place., The possession or use of a building or land..

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

Synonyms for "occupancy": tenancy, inhabitation, residence, use, possession, holding, habitation.

Example usage of "occupancy": "The occupancy of the room is limited to two people.". More examples on the page.