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Vacuums Meaning in English

word · lemma: vacuum

ˈvækjumz
VAK-yoomz
vˈækjuːmz
VAK-yoomz

Definition

Plural of "vacuum". It can mean machines that clean floors by sucking up dirt, or empty spaces where there is no matter (in science).

Usage & Nuances

Most commonly refers to cleaning machines (vacuum cleaners), but in scientific contexts it means empty spaces. In daily conversation, "vacuum" almost always means the household machine; use context to distinguish meanings.

Example Sentences

There are two vacuums in the closet.

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Scientists study vacuums in space.

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The store sells many different vacuums.

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All the vacuums were sold out before the big cleaning day.

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Modern physics explains how vacuums behave differently from air-filled spaces.

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People argue about which brands make the best vacuums for pet hair.

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