vacancy
n. countable B1 Intermediate US //ˈveɪkənsi// UK //vˈeɪkənsi// va·can·cy
n. an empty space or a job that is available for someone to start. You often see this word on signs outside hotels when they have rooms for rent.
n. an unoccupied position, post, or accommodation. Refers to a specific opening that is available to be filled.
The hotel has a vacancy for tonight.
The company currently has a vacancy for a senior accountant in the finance department.
Despite the high unemployment rate, the firm struggled to fill the technical vacancy due to a lack of candidates with the necessary specialized certifications.
From Late Latin vacantia. Doublet of vacance.
Usage
Often used with the verbs 'fill' or 'create'.
Pitfall
The hotel is vacancy.The hotel has a vacancy.Vacancy is a noun; the corresponding adjective is 'vacant'.