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unoccupied

Unoccupied (adjective) means not lived in or rented out. Example: “The landlord struggled to find tenants, and the flat stayed unoccupied for months.”

adjective

Not lived in or rented out.

"The landlord struggled to find tenants, and the flat stayed unoccupied for months."

Not currently being used; empty or available.

"She grabbed the only unoccupied seat left in the waiting room."

Not engaged in any activity; idle.

"With the kids at camp, his afternoons were suddenly unoccupied."

How to use unoccupied

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEmpty, vacant, or with nothing going on — whether it's a house, a seat, or someone's free time.

Common pairings

unoccupied house unoccupied seat remain unoccupied

Word forms

more unoccupied comparative, most unoccupied superlative

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Etymology

From un- + occupied.

Rhymes for unoccupied

lied pied tied fried dried tried denied allied buried varied envied untied

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Frequently asked questions

What does “unoccupied” mean?

The word “unoccupied” means not lived in or rented out. In plain terms, empty, vacant, or with nothing going on — whether it's a house, a seat, or someone's free time.

How do you use “unoccupied” in a sentence?

Here is “unoccupied” used in a sentence: “The landlord struggled to find tenants, and the flat stayed unoccupied for months.”

What part of speech is “unoccupied”?

“Unoccupied” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “unoccupied” have?

“Unoccupied” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: not lived in or rented out.

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