vacuum

/ˈvæ.kjuː.əm/noun

An electric machine that cleans floors and carpets by sucking up dust and dirt; short for 'vacuum cleaner'.

Example sentences

“The vacuum is in the hall closet.”
“Our new vacuum is quiet enough to use at night.”
“Empty the vacuum before it gets too full.”

Also a verb: 'vacuum the carpet'. Note the spelling with one c and two u's.

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.