vacuum
word
/ˈvækjum/
VAK-yuhm
/vˈækjuːm/
VAK-yoom
Definition
A vacuum is a space with no air or anything else inside, or a machine that cleans by sucking up dirt using air pressure.
Usage & Nuances
'Vacuum' as a noun can mean an empty space or a cleaning device (short for 'vacuum cleaner'). Common expressions: 'in a vacuum' (acting without outside influence). As a verb: 'to vacuum the floor.' Do not confuse with 'vaccum' (misspelling).
Spanish: aspiradora - vacíoPortuguese (BR): aspirador - vácuoPortuguese (PT): aspirador - vácuoChinese (Simplified): 真空 - 吸尘器Chinese (Traditional): 真空 - 吸塵器Hindi: वै큉 - वैक्यूम क्लीनरArabic: مِكنسة كهربائية - فراغBengali: শূন্যস্থান - ভ্যাকুয়াম (যন্ত্র)Russian: вакуум - пылесосJapanese: 真空 - 掃除機Vietnamese: chân không - máy hút bụiKorean: 진공 - 진공청소기Turkish: vakum - elektrikli süpürgeUrdu: خلا - ویکیوم (صفائی مشین)Indonesian: vakum - penyedot debu
Example Sentences
A vacuum has no air inside it.
basic
I need to buy a new vacuum for my house.
basic
The scientist created a vacuum in the lab.
basic
Can you vacuum the living room before our guests arrive?
natural
He feels like he's living in a vacuum, cut off from everyone.
natural
This new vacuum really picks up pet hair well.
natural