unoccupied

adjective un·oc·cu·pied \ˌən-ˈä-kyə-ˌpīd\

: not being used, filled up, or lived in

Full Definition of UNOCCUPIED

: not occupied: as

a : not busy : unemployed

b : not lived in : empty

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14th century

UNOCCUPIED Defined for Kids

adjective un·oc·cu·pied \ˌən-ˈä-kyə-ˌpīd\

: not being used, filled up, or lived in : empty <an unoccupied seat>

: not busy <I'll help you as soon as I'm unoccupied.>

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