vacant
adj.adj. empty and available for someone to use. You often see this word on signs for hotel rooms or empty seats.
adj. not occupied or filled by a person, object, or activity. Often describes property, positions of employment, or physical spaces that are currently available.
The hotel has several vacant rooms tonight.
The company is looking for a new manager to fill the vacant position in the sales department.
The city council is considering a new tax on vacant properties to encourage owners to rent them out to local residents.
From Old French vacant, from Latin vacāns.
Commonly modifies nouns like 'seat', 'room', 'lot', or 'position'.
the room is empty of peoplethe room is vacantWhile 'empty' is general, 'vacant' specifically implies that a space is available for rent or use.