Meaning of the word emptying in English

What does emptying mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

emptying

US /ˈɛmptɪɪŋ/
UK /ˈɛmptɪɪŋ/

Noun

the act of removing the contents of something

Example:
The emptying of the warehouse took several hours.
She felt a sudden emptying of emotion after the news.

Verb

present participle of empty

Example:
He was busy emptying the trash cans.
The river was slowly emptying into the sea.