unoccupied

American  

[uhn-ok-yuh-pahyd] / ʌnˈɒk yəˌpaɪd /

adjective

1. without occupants; empty; vacant.

2. not held or controlled by invading forces.

   unoccupied nations.

3. not busy or active; idle; not gainfully employed.

   an unoccupied person.

4. without inhabitants; deserted.

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unoccupied British  

/ ʌnˈɒkjʊˌpaɪd /

adjective

1. (of a building) without occupants

2. unemployed or idle

3. (of an area or country) not overrun by foreign troops

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Etymology

Origin of unoccupied

1350–1400; Middle English; un- ¹, occupy ( def. ), -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

A search is ongoing after an unoccupied creel boat washed ashore in Aberdeenshire.

From BBC

"We are aware that a number of private properties have been affected, but fortunately they were unoccupied at the time," said Cyngor Gwynedd.

From BBC

The building was unoccupied at the time, and no-one was hurt, but bags belonging to some pupils were destroyed or damaged.

From BBC

Many of the homes left structurally standing have been unoccupied.

From Los Angeles Times

However, turning it down even one degree can save money, as can switching off radiators in unoccupied rooms.

From BBC

Related Words

• deserted
• unfilled
• uninhabited
• unused
• vacant