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.