vacancy
UK: ˈveɪkənsi | US: ˈveɪkənsi
n. an unoccupied position or job
n. an empty or available space
n. the state of being vacant; emptiness
vacancy = vac<empty> + ancy<noun suffix>
- vac (from Latin vacare, meaning "to be empty")
- ancy (noun-forming suffix indicating a state or condition, from Latin -antia)
Etymology Origin:
The word "vacancy" traces back to the Latin vacare ("to be empty"), which also gave rise to words like "vacate" and "vacuum." The suffix -ancy was added in Middle English to form a noun denoting the state of emptiness. Over time, "vacancy" evolved to specifically refer to unoccupied positions (e.g., jobs) or physical spaces. The logic is clear: a "vacancy" is a void waiting to be filled.
The hotel has no vacancy during the holiday season.
She applied for the vacancy at the law firm.
The sudden vacancy in the boardroom sparked speculation.
His resignation created a vacancy in the department.
The sign outside reads "Vacancy" in bright neon letters.