Vacuum meaning

What does “vacuum” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“vacuum” is a noun and verb with 5 meanings. Its most common meaning is: the absence of matter.

vacuum

noun

the absence of matter
Synonymsvacuity
an empty area or space
“the huge desert voids”
“the emptiness of outer space”
Synonymsvoid vacancy emptiness
a region that is devoid of matter
Synonymsvacuity
an electrical home appliance that cleans by suction
Synonymsvacuum cleaner

verb

clean with a vacuum cleaner
“vacuum the carpets”
Synonymsvacuum-clean hoover

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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