vacancy
/ˈveɪkənsi/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: vacancies
Sense 1
Meaning · English
An unoccupied position or job.
Noun
Examples
Whenever there is a vacancy in the office of the Vice President, the President shall nominate a Vice President who shall take office upon confirmation by a majority vote of both Houses of Congress.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
An available room in a hotel; guest house, etc.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “vacancy” mean?
An unoccupied position or job.
Is “vacancy” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.