Synonyms of vacancy

vacancy

noun

ˈvā-kən(t)-sē 

1

as in emptiness

empty space

the vast vacancy that exists between our solar system and the nearest star having its own orbiting planets

Synonyms & Similar Words

• emptiness
• void
• black hole
• blankness
• blank
• gap
• vacuity
• vacuum
• cavity
• nothingness
• air
• hollowness
• open
• bleakness
• hole
• barrenness
• waste
• desolateness
• inane
• hollow
• bareness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fullness
• repleteness

2

as in vacuum

the quality or state of being empty

the vacancy of the cavernous gymnasium was eerily apparent to me as I shot baskets alone

Synonyms & Similar Words

• emptiness
• vacuum
• vacantness
• vacuity
• bareness
• hollowness
• blankness
• availability
• void
• bleakness
• exhaustion
• depletion
• nothingness
• openness
• barrenness
• clearness
• dryness
• desolateness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fullness
• completeness
• abundance
• fatness
• repleteness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of vacancy

One vacancy is in 745-resident Bridgehampton Township in Sanilac County. — CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

The list pinpoints historic buildings and structures that are at risk of demolition from long-term vacancy, maintenance concerns, pressures from developments or lack of protection for preservation, according to a news release. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026

There will be an unwelcome vacancy at the table near the baseline when the GHSA hosts the state basketball championships this season. — Stan Awtrey, AJC.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Still, there’s no solid definite word as to who might fill Lin’s vacancy. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2026