vac

[ vak ]

/ væk /

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noun Informal.

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Origin of vac

By shortening

Words nearby vac

V-8, VA, vaad, Vaal, Vaasa, vac, vacancy, vacant, vacant possession, vacate, vacation

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How to use vac in a sentence

Most gas-powered models on the market are actually leaf blowers with the ability to convert into vacuums by attaching a suctioning tube and large vac bag.
Best leaf vacuum: With our picks for yard maintenance, you’ll have a clean lawn in the bag|Billy Cadden|July 21, 2021|Popular-Science
My new favorite activity involves a quick pass around the house with the vac, followed by one clean ejection, a testament to how much dirt my home is secretly hiding.
I Think My New Stick Vacuum Is a Work of Fine Art|Hannah Selinger|June 17, 2021|The Daily Beast
This lightweight, upright vacuum cleans circles around my old vac.
I Think My New Stick Vacuum Is a Work of Fine Art|Hannah Selinger|June 17, 2021|The Daily Beast
In my house, the slim, streamlined vac sits on a charging base that’s tucked between my dining room’s live orange tree and antique buffet, a piece of domestic scenery that’s proudly on display.
I Think My New Stick Vacuum Is a Work of Fine Art|Hannah Selinger|June 17, 2021|The Daily Beast

And, while spending more does get you more, there are some great budget options around, making the cordless vac a realistic possibility for almost any household.
Best cordless vacuum: Suck up debris without getting yourself tangled|Charlotte Marcus|January 19, 2021|Popular-Science

British Dictionary definitions for vac

vac

/ (væk) /

noun

British informal short for vacation

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