vacuumize

[ vak-yoo-mahyz, -yoo-uh-, -yuh- ]

verb (used with object)

, vac·u·um·ized, vac·u·um·iz·ing.

1. to create a vacuum in.
2. vacuum ( def 11 ).
3. vacuum-pack.

Word History and Origins

Origin of vacuumize¹

First recorded in 1905–10; vacuum + -ize

Example Sentences

What happens when you "vacuumize" it?

From Seattle Times

"Now that we're alone we could vacuumize it without worrying about Vidac."

From Project Gutenberg