vacancy
Translation
vacancy, opening, emptiness
Examples
The hotel has a vacancy for tonight.
The hotel has a vacancy for tonight.
There is a vacancy in the marketing department.
There is a vacancy in the marketing department.
He stared with a look of complete vacancy.
He stared with a look of complete vacancy.
Grammar Patterns
a vacancy ((in sth.)) an opening in a place There is a vacancy in the marketing department.
a vacancy ((for sb.)) an opening for a person We have a vacancy for a skilled programmer.
Similar Words
Synonyms: opening, emptiness; Antonyms: occupancy, fullness
Etymology
From Latin 'vacans' (empty). The suffix '-ancy' denotes a state or quality.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'VACANCY' sign on a hotel, which indicates an available room or space.