noun
Uncommon
occupancy
AHK-yuh-pn-see
Occupancy (noun) means the act of living in or using a place, or the state of being occupied. Example: “The hotel reported 90% occupancy over the holidays.”
noun
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The act of living in or using a place, or the state of being occupied.
"The hotel reported 90% occupancy over the holidays."
"Occupancy begins on the first of the month."
How to use occupancy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHow full a place is, or the period someone lives in or uses it.
Common pairings
occupancy rate
maximum occupancy
take occupancy
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Word forms
- Plural
- occupancies
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The hotel reported 90% _____ over the holidays.
Etymology
From "occupant" plus the noun-forming suffix "-cy".
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Rhymes for occupancy
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What does “occupancy” mean?
The word “occupancy” means the act of living in or using a place, or the state of being occupied. In plain terms, how full a place is, or the period someone lives in or uses it.
How do you pronounce “occupancy”?
“Occupancy” is pronounced AHK-yuh-pn-see (/ˈɑk.jə.p(ə)n.(t)si/ in IPA).
How do you use “occupancy” in a sentence?
Here is “occupancy” used in a sentence: “The hotel reported 90% occupancy over the holidays.”
What is the opposite of “occupancy”?
The opposite of “occupancy” — its antonyms — is inoccupancy.
What part of speech is “occupancy”?
“Occupancy” is a noun.
Is “occupancy” a common word?
“Occupancy” is an uncommon word in modern English.
