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vacuum

Pronunciation: [ˈvæk.juːm]

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Learn how to use vacuum in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “science”

(noun) a vacuum is a space that is completely empty of matter, meaning there is no air or anything else in it. Think of it as a place where nothing exists at all, like outer space.

Example

Outer space is a vacuum because there is no air or anything else in it.

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The room is not a vacuum; it is filled with air and people.

Example

What happens to air when it is in a vacuum?

Context: “cleaning”

(noun) a vacuum refers to a machine that uses suction to clean floors and other surfaces. This machine sucks up dirt and dust into a bag or container so your home can be clean.

Example

I used the vacuum to clean the carpet, and it looks great now.

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I didn't vacuum yesterday, so the floor is still dirty.

Example

Can you help me find the vacuum?

Context: “cleaning”

(verb) to vacuum means to clean a surface using a vacuum cleaner. It’s how we make our homes tidy by sucking up dirt and dust with the machine.

Example

She vacuums the living room every Saturday.

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He didn't vacuum the house last week, so it got really messy.

Example

Did you vacuum the carpet before the guests arrived?

How to pronounce vacuum

Pronunciation: [ˈvæk.juːm]

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