Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

vacancy

[vey-kuhn-see] / ˈveɪ kən si /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

Adzuna also found competition among job seekers across all levels is rising, with an average of 2.14 job seekers per vacancy in July, up from 1.93 a year earlier.

From BBC Aug. 24, 2026

What’s more, vacant homes are a particular concern in some states because many policies reduce coverage after 30-60 days of vacancy, the law firm adds.

From MarketWatch Aug. 13, 2026

That is the lowest vacancy rate for any metro area other than that of New York and San Jose, Calif.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 10, 2026

In 2017, Gov. Jerry Brown appointed Becerra as state attorney general to fill the vacancy left by Kamala Harris’ election to the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 10, 2026

The wings next to their own wings would shade into vacancy, until each bird was a lonely sound in cold annihilation, a presence after uncreation.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White

“Uncertainty means vacancies are low. They were waiting to see before engaging.”

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 15, 2026

Also, four years ago "businesses were hiring aggressively, vacancies were at record highs, and more people were moving jobs than normal", Harvey said, as the economy rebooted following Covid.

From BBC Sep. 10, 2026

Two months later, after reportedly interviewing for several coaching vacancies, Kelly took the offensive coordinator job at Ohio State.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 31, 2026

The Adzuna data also showed vacancies for jobs in travel, teaching and construction rose in recent weeks.

From BBC Aug. 24, 2026

Not a year after the end of the war, the familiar announcements of vacancies at the laboratory, including openings for computers, began to appear in the newsletter again.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly




Vocabulary lists containing vacancy


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember new words for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com