Main Entry:

¹van·i·ty

Pronunciation:

\ˈva-nə-tē\

Function:

noun

Inflected Form(s):

plural van·i·ties

Etymology:

Middle English vanite, from Anglo-French vanité, from Latin vanitat-, vanitas quality of being empty or vain, from vanus empty, vain — more at wane

Date:

13th century

1: something that is vain, empty, or valueless2: the quality or fact of being vain3: inflated pride in oneself or one's appearance : conceit4: a fashionable trifle or knickknack5 a: ³compact a b: a small case or handbag for toilet articles used by women6 a: dressing table b: a bathroom cabinet containing a sink and usually having a countertop