void
n. countablen. a large empty space where there is nothing at all. You can use it to describe a physical hole or a feeling of emptiness in your life.
n. an empty space or vacuum; a state of total emptiness or nonexistence. Often used metaphorically to describe a profound sense of loss or lack.
The death of his dog left a void in his life.
The astronaut stared out into the dark void of space, feeling small against the endless stars.
When the CEO resigned without a clear successor, a power void opened up that led to months of internal conflict among the senior management team.
From Middle English voide, voyde, from Old French vuit, voide, vuide (modern vide), in turn from Vulgar Latin *vocitum, ultimately from Latin vacuus.
Alteration of voidee.
Often used with the definite article 'the' when referring to space or a specific feeling of emptiness.