Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

vacuum

noun

/ˈvæk.juːm/

Definition

A space entirely devoid of matter or an empty area.

Examples

He used a vacuum to clean the floor quickly.
The laboratory created a vacuum to conduct experiments in a controlled environment.
She felt a vacuum of knowledge when she started her new job.

Meaning

In general terms, a vacuum refers to a condition where there is an absence of air or any other substance, creating a space that lacks any physical content.