vacuum meaning and definition

VACUUM noun

Definition of vacuum (noun)

1. the absence of matter
   • synonyms: vacuity
2. an empty area or space
   • "the huge desert voids"; "the emptiness of outer space"; "without their support he'll be ruling in a vacuum"
   • synonyms: emptiness, vacancy, void
3. a region that is devoid of matter
   • synonyms: vacuity
4. an electrical home appliance that cleans by suction
   • synonyms: vacuum cleaner

VACUUM verb

Definition of vacuum (verb)

1. clean with a vacuum cleaner
   • "vacuum the carpets"
   • synonyms: hoover, vacuum-clean