unoccupied

[ uhn-ok-yuh-pahyd ]

adjective

1. without occupants; empty; vacant.
2. not held or controlled by invading forces:

   unoccupied nations.

3. not busy or active; idle; not gainfully employed:

   an unoccupied person.

4. without inhabitants; deserted.

unoccupied

/ ʌnˈɒkjʊˌpaɪd /

adjective

1. (of a building) without occupants
2. unemployed or idle
3. (of an area or country) not overrun by foreign troops

Word History and Origins

Origin of unoccupied¹

1350–1400; Middle English; un- ¹, occupy ( def ), -ed ²( def )

Example Sentences

He finally took off toward a couple of unoccupied booths on the opposite side of the room.

From Salon

Like many local authorities, Conservative-controlled Rushcliffe charges extra council tax on homes that have been unoccupied for more than a year, under the Empty Homes Premium brought in by the previous government.

From BBC

The notice also stated that unoccupied beach furniture in the public access easement created the “incorrect impression that the entire area surrounding the obstructions is private property without public access.”

From Los Angeles Times

Policy say the woman was seen on surveillance video walking into the unoccupied, restricted area around 02:30 local time.

From BBC

“The impact of the collision caused the suspect vehicle to collide with three unoccupied parked cars,” Ortiz said.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• deserted
• unfilled
• uninhabited
• unused
• vacant