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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

vacuum

/ˈvæk.uəm/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does vacuum mean?

noun, verb

A device for cleaning floors and other surfaces by suction, or to remove air from a space. To remove air or gas from a space, or to clean a surface using a device.

Example

"The vacuum cleaner was very effective at picking up the crumbs."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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