vacuum

Definition

  • n. the absence of matter
  • n. a region that is devoid of matter
  • n. an electrical home appliance that cleans by suction
  • v. clean with a vacuum cleaner

Word forms

Third person singular
vacuums
Present participle
vacuuming
Past tense
vacuumed
Past participle
vacuumed

Example sentences

  1. n.

    I bought a new vacuum to help clean my house more efficiently.

  2. a.

    The scientist explained how a vacuum environment can affect the results of an experiment.

  3. vt.

    I need to vacuum the living room before our guests arrive.