Synonyms of occupancy

occupancy

noun

ˈä-kyə-pən(t)-sē 

as in occupation

the act or fact of residing in a place

the landlord notified us of the need to cease occupancy in three months, when our apartment building would be sold

Synonyms & Similar Words

• occupation
• habitation
• residency
• possession
• ownership
• tenancy
• proprietorship
• tenantry
• trespass

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ejection
• ejectment
• vacancy
• dispossession
• vacation
• vacating

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of occupancy

The Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety has not yet produced records IndieWire requested concerning the theater’s recent permits, inspections, code enforcement, occupancy, and work required before reopening. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 26 Aug. 2026

Water levels and tourism From July 2025 to July 2026, short-term rental occupancy fell by 10% in the nearby City of Page. — Swasti Singhai, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

Rates can decrease if paid parking space occupancy falls below thresholds set by the city's curb management policy that was adopted by city council in 2024. — Marissa Armas, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

Hotel occupancy rates in Dubai were down over 30% in June compared with the same month last year. — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2026