: of, containing, producing, or utilizing a partial vacuum
separated by means of vacuum distillation
2
: of or relating to a vacuum device or system
Example Sentences
Noun the vacuum of outer space A pump was used to create a vacuum inside the bottle.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
The Romantic effort to fill a spiritual vacuum by the cults of myth helped produce the catastrophic politics of the 20th century. Dominic Green, WSJ, 16 Sep. 2022 Use a vacuum sealer to marinate meat quickly, or store ingredients and meats until use. Ysolt Usigan, Woman's Day, 15 Sep. 2022 Anyone who’s had a smart vacuum knows that such vacuums often aren’t quite as bright as advertised. Ebenezer Samuel, Men's Health, 12 Sep. 2022 Briana Vazquez posted the vacuum video on TikTok with the hashtag ASMR and within the week had nearly 2 million views. Jake Traylor, NBC News, 10 Sep. 2022 Philip experimented with passing items from one gloved hand to the other in an airless vacuum chamber designed to showcase the effect of weightlessness in space. Dan Carson, Chron, 8 Sep. 2022 Meals arrive fresh, not frozen, vacuum sealed and ready to eat in five to seven minutes in the oven or three minutes in the microwave. Amy Fischer M.s., R.d., Good Housekeeping, 8 Sep. 2022 Christian suggests skipping a weekly whole-home vacuum. Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2022 Street sweeper vehicles are outfitted with water sprayers, rotating brushes and a vacuum, which work together to remove toxic pollutants and trash from roads while reducing dust levels. David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022
Verb
Then, dispense the solution through the nozzle, gently scrub with the soft brush, and vacuum it all back into the dirty water tank for easy emptying. Carolyn Forté, Good Housekeeping, 1 Sep. 2022 Then reach into the opening at the base of the dryer with the brush, loosen the lint and vacuum it out. Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 8 Aug. 2022 Adolescents can vacuum pizzas off their plates with the speed and efficiency of a competitive eater. Christopher Elliott, Washington Post, 12 May 2022 Simply vacuum the fabric with a soft brush attachment. Amy Schulman, PEOPLE.com, 18 June 2022 To vacuum out clogged pores, reach for this clay mask. Tatjana Freund, ELLE, 29 July 2022 But critics have said the government’s inaction has allowed Meta and other giants to vacuum up services that later became formidable.New York Times, 27 July 2022 Instead of rehashing old ways to vacuum up user data, schools and software developers could have been pursuing fresher, more creative ideas to get children excited to learn. Drew Harwell, Washington Post, 25 May 2022 For upholstered pieces, remove any detachable pieces, such as seat cushions, and vacuum everything thoroughly. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2022 See More
Word History
Etymology
Noun
borrowed from Medieval Latin (translation of Greek kenón), from neuter of Latin vacuus "empty, unoccupied," from vacāre "to be empty or unoccupied, have space, be free" + -uus, deverbal adjective suffix — more at vacant