B2adjectiveworkhome
US/ˈveɪ.kənt/
UK/ˈveɪ.kənt/
empty and not being used or lived in, or available for someone to take
In context
There was one vacant seat at the back of the bus.
The company has several vacant positions in its marketing team.
The house has stood vacant since the old man died.
Words that go with vacant
adjective + noun
- vacant seatIs this vacant seat taken?
- vacant positionThe vacant position was filled in May.
- vacant lotChildren play in the vacant lot behind the shops.
- vacant lookHe gave me a vacant look and said nothing.
verb + adjective
- remain vacantThe apartment remained vacant for months.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The room is vacancy.Correct: The room is vacant.