1
: the act of living or staying in a particular place
This building is unsafe for human occupancy. [=people cannot live here]
2
: the number of people who are in a particular building or room at one time
The sign above the auditorium door says, "Maximum occupancy: 500 persons."
hotel rates for double occupancy [=two people staying in a room]
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“Occupancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/occupancy. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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