vacuum
/ˈvæ.kjuː.əm/noun
A space that is completely empty of matter.
Example sentence
- “Sound cannot travel through a vacuum.”
Note the unusual double u. Also short for vacuum cleaner, and figurative: 'a power vacuum', 'decisions made in a vacuum'.
Related words
tidyNeat and well organized, with everything in its place.laundryA room or place where clothes and other items are washed; also, the clothes themselves that need washing.rentMoney paid regularly to a landlord for the use of a home, office, or other property.applianceAn electrical machine, such as a refrigerator or washing machine, used for everyday tasks at home or in an office.mortgageA loan for buying a house or land, where the property itself serves as security until the debt is repaid.cushionA cloth bag filled with soft material, placed on seats or leaned against for comfort.