vacuum

US /ˈvæk.juːm/
UK /ˈvæk.juːm/
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a space entirely devoid of matter

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Scientists created a near-perfect vacuum in the lab.
Sound cannot travel through a vacuum.
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an electrical appliance that cleans floors and other surfaces by sucking up dust and dirt

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I need to buy a new vacuum for the house.
The robot vacuum cleans the floor automatically.
1.

to clean with a vacuum cleaner

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I need to vacuum the carpets before the guests arrive.
She spent the morning vacuuming the entire house.