vacant Definition
vacant adjective
1. without occupant: with no occupant or contents, often temporarily
There were several vacant seats on the bus.
a vacant lot
2. unoccupied by incumbent or official: not occupied by an incumbent, official, or possessor, often temporarily
a vacant ambassadorship
3. lacking expression: showing no signs of thought, intelligence, or expression
a vacant stare
4. free from activity: free from activity, business, or work
a vacant afternoon
[13th century. Via Old French < Latin vacant-, present participle of vacare "be empty"]
