# unoccupied

/əˈnɑkjəˌpaɪd/ (US) · /ʌnˈɒkjʊpˌaɪd/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/unoccupied
Updated: 2026-05-19

## Definition

not having anyone in it or using it. You use this to describe a room, a seat, or a space that is empty.

For teachers: not containing, holding, or being used by anyone or anything. Often used to describe physical spaces or vehicles that are currently empty.

## Examples

- The seat next to me is unoccupied.
- The hotel staff checked the unoccupied rooms to ensure that all the lights were turned off before leaving for the night.
- The pilot reported that the aircraft was unoccupied and that the emergency lights were flashing as a warning to the ground crew.

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