n. The state of being vacant, empty, or unoccupied.n. Specifically, emptiness of mind; idleness; listlessness.n. That which is vacant or unoccupied.n. An intermediate space; a gap; a chasm.n. An interval of time not devoted to the ordinary duties or business of life; unoccupied, unemployed, or leisure time; holiday time; vacation; relaxation.n. An unoccupied or unfilled post, position, or office: as, a vacancy in the judicial bench.