a space absolutely devoid of matter: compare plenum (2)
a space from which as much air or other substance as possible has been removed, e.g. by an air pump
an air pressure below atmospheric pressure
(used before a noun) of, containing, producing, or using a partial vacuum
a vacuum chamber
a vacant space; a void
a state of isolation from outside influences
people who live in a vacuum … so that the world outside them is of no moment — Somerset Maugham
informal a vacuum cleaner
[Latin vacuum, neuter of vacuus empty]