vacuum

noun
UK: /ˈvækjʊəm/
US: /ˈvækjuːm/

  1. A space that is completely empty of matter.

    1. The vacuum of space is nearly perfect because there are very few particles. [ ] [ ]
    2. The experiment was conducted in a vacuum to ensure no air affected the results. [ ] [ ]

  2. A state of emptiness or lack of something, especially something needed.

    1. Her departure left a vacuum in the team, so we need a new member. [ ] [ ]
    2. The old system collapsed, creating a power vacuum that various factions tried to fill. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

gap void clean
vacuum verb

  1. To clean something with a vacuum cleaner.

    1. I vacuum the floor every day because I like cleanliness. [ ] [ ]
    2. She vacuumed the entire house before the guests arrived for the party. [ ] [ ]

  2. To remove something by using a vacuum cleaner.

    1. You can vacuum up the crumbs from the carpet after dinner. [ ] [ ]
    2. I need to vacuum all the dirt before it gets ground into the rug. [ ] [ ]
vacuum adjective

  1. Operated or powered by a vacuum.

    1. The vacuum pump is essential for the operation. [ ] [ ]
    2. He installed a vacuum system in his workshop for dust extraction. [ ] [ ]

  2. Relating to or creating a vacuum.

    1. Vacuum technology is used for preserving the food. [ ] [ ]
    2. The new experiment required a vacuum environment to control the conditions. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "vacuum" in English means: A space that is completely empty of matter., A state of emptiness or lack of something, especially something needed..

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

Synonyms for "vacuum": gap, void, clean.

Example usage of "vacuum": "The vacuum of space is nearly perfect because there are very few particles.". More examples on the page.