Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

empty-house

Noun

/ˈɛmpti haʊs/

Definition

A house or building that is not currently occupied or does not have any residents.

Examples

The empty-house down the street has been up for sale for months.
He likes to explore abandoned places, and the old empty-house was his latest adventure.
The neighborhood held a meeting to address concerns about the empty-house attracting vandalism.

Meaning

The term ’empty-house’ refers to a property that is vacant, lacking inhabitants or furnishings, suggesting a sense of abandonment or waiting to be filled.