vacant

1 of 1adjective

/ˈveɪkənt/

Forms:more vacant,most vacant

(of a house, room, seat, etc.) empty or unoccupied and available to be used

The vacant house at the end of the street had been abandoned for years.
She found a vacant seat near the window and settled in for the long train journey.
The hotel had a few vacant rooms available for last-minute bookings.
There is a vacant apartment available for rent in the building.
He found a vacant spot on the beach to lay his towel.

Synonyms:

lacking mental engagement or awareness

His vacant stare suggested he was lost in his own world.
She responded with a vacant nod, indicating she wasn’t truly listening.
The debate felt empty, filled with vacant statements rather than genuine arguments.
The student’s vacant expressions during the lesson showed her disinterest.
His vacant replies made it clear he hadn’t considered the topic deeply.

Synonyms:

(of a job or position) not currently occupied or filled by someone

There is a vacant position for a marketing manager at the company.
They posted an ad for the vacant job on their website.
She applied for the vacant teaching position at the school.
The company is actively looking to fill the vacant role as soon as possible.
After the promotion, the department had a vacant spot that needed to be filled.