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Empty To be devoid of anything, especially of people or objects. To have no value or worth. ■ "The store shelves were so empty that it felt like a ghost town. The pizza box was empty, and all that was left was a sad-looking tomato sauce pouch."
emptiness A state of being completely empty or devoid of any contents. However, it can also refer to a feeling of emptiness or lack of purpose in life. ■ "I was so hungry I could eat an elephant, but the fridge was completely empty."
bladder A muscular sac located in the lower abdomen that stores urine ■ "I'm sorry, I have to go take a break from this conversation to empty my bladder."
blanks The state of being completely empty or vacant. Also used to describe a person who is unresponsive or unaware. ■ John was in such a blank stare that I couldn't help but laugh.
Canvass The act of repeatedly asking someone for something, often in a pushy or aggressive way. ■ "I can't believe you fell for the politician's empty promises. He was just canvassing for votes."
Checkbook A piece of paper that allows you to pay for things, but is usually empty. ■ "I accidentally forgot my checkbook at home, and now I have to figure out how to pay for groceries without it."
counts The number of times you can tell a joke in a room without anyone getting angry. ■ I once told a joke to an empty room, and it counted as one. I was very relieved.
Desolate adjective describing a place or situation that is empty, abandoned, or uninhabited ■ "I forgot my phone at home and now I'm desolate without it."
diuretic A drug or other substance that causes the kidneys to excrete excess fluid from the body. ■ After taking a powerful diuretic, the man's bladder was empty in no time!
dreck Something that is of poor quality or low value, often something that is dirty, disgusting, or unpleasant. ■ "The politician's speech was a pile of dreck - full of empty promises and half-truths."
eerily An expression that gives a feeling of discomfort, unease, or fear. ■ "The creaking of the old wooden floor eerily echoed in the empty hallway."
emptied To remove all the contents of something, leaving it completely empty. ■ After finishing his sandwich, John emptied his lunch box and left it on the table.
files A collection of documents, pictures, and other data stored on a computer. ■ I accidentally deleted all my important files while trying to clean up my computer. Now I'm left with nothing but a bunch of empty folders.
guff A nonsense or empty talk, often used to try to impress someone. ■ "I'm sorry, but I don't have time for your guff. I have better things to do."
hollow An empty space, cavity or depression in something solid. ■ "His shirt was so thin it was almost hollow."
house A large, empty building with four walls and a roof, where people live or work. ■ "I can't believe I forgot my keys inside the house! That was so dumb."
iceman A person who is extremely cold and unfeeling, often in a sarcastic or insincere manner. ■ "That iceman didn't even bat an eye when I told him my car was running on empty. What a heart of ice!"
livers An organ of the digestive system that is responsible for processing and extracting nutrients from food. ■ I'm not sure what's wrong with my livers, they've been running on empty since breakfast.
parliament A group of people who talk a lot but don't actually do anything. ■ "I can't stand going to parliament, it's always full of boring debates and empty promises."
Pesos A type of Mexican cuisine consisting of a tortilla filled with cheese and sometimes vegetables. ■ "I can't believe I forgot my pesos, now all I have is an empty stomach!"
struts A series of raised, horizontal beams or supports that hold something up, usually an object of self-importance. ■ "My boss thinks he's a strutting peacock, but I just see a bunch of empty air."
truckers A group of people who drive trucks for a living. ■ When the truckers went on strike, all the goods in the city stopped moving and the streets became empty.
Units The smallest amount of something that still counts as a unit. ■ "I don't have any units in my fridge, just an empty carton of eggs."
unload To remove something from a container, typically in order to empty it. ■ "I forgot my charger on the train, so I had to unload everything from my bag to find it."
Vacancies A state of being empty or unoccupied. ■ "John couldn't find a job because there were too many vacancies in the field."
Accumulated A state of being overloaded with stuff to the point that it is impossible to take any more. ■ By the end of the day, John's car was completely accumulated with takeout containers and empty soda cans. He had to park in the street because he couldn't fit in his garage anymore.
assaulted To be attacked by someone or something while trying to carry out a task or activity. ■ "I was assaulted by a group of squirrels while I was on my way to work. They stole all of my nuts and left me with nothing but an empty shell."
awhile A period of time that is just long enough to get you into trouble, but not quite long enough for you to escape it. ■ "I thought I could handle a couple of drinks awhile at the bar, but by the end of the night my wallet was empty and my phone was missing."
empties A person who is completely drained of their energy and motivation, often due to prolonged use of social media. ■ After scrolling through Instagram for hours, John was left feeling completely empty and uninspired. He realized he had been an "empties" for days.
haunt A ghost or other supernatural being that is believed to appear and cause trouble to living people. ■ "The haunting of the old mansion on the hill has been a local legend for years. People claim to have seen strange apparitions moving in the shadows at night."; To frequently visit or frequent a place, often with the intention of causing trouble or misbehaving. ■ "He couldn't resist haunting his old high school every chance he got, sneaking into the empty halls and vandalizing the classrooms."
Hideaway A secret place where people go to escape from the outside world, often containing a lot of junk and clutter. ■ When John's friends accidentally stumbled upon his hideaway, they were shocked by the piles of old clothes and empty pizza boxes.
hopelessness "The feeling of being completely and utterly defeated, with no hope of ever winning or succeeding in anything. It's the ultimate form of self-deprecation and is only truly appreciated by those who have been there." ■ "I felt a wave of hopelessness wash over me when I realized I had to give my presentation to an empty room."
Husks "Husk" is a term used to describe someone who is empty inside. It's like they're just a shell of their former selves. ■ Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing and blushed, revealing its true hush!
Investigation The act of looking into something in a humorous and exaggerated manner, often with the intention of causing amusement or confusion. ■ "I had to conduct an investigation to determine whether my coworker was stealing my snacks. After several hours of snooping, I found nothing but a pile of empty wrappers and a note that read 'No snacks for you!'"
labelled An adjective used to describe something that is clearly and distinctly marked with a label or tags, often in a way that is humorous or exaggerated. ■ "I forgot my lunch at home, but the cafeteria had a 'No Shirt, No Lunch' policy, so I was labelled as a shirtless person and sent away empty-handed."
littered To be covered in trash or debris, usually to such an extent as to make it difficult or unpleasant to navigate through. ■ After the party last night, the entire living room was littered with empty beer cans and pizza boxes. It was a mess!
locust A large, swarming insect that can travel great distances and cause widespread damage to crops. ■ The locusts arrived in the village just in time for the harvest festival. They quickly devoured all of the crops and left nothing but empty fields in their wake. The villagers were left with no choice but to pray for rain.
maybe A magical word that can be used to excuse oneself from any situation, but also has the power to turn into a deadly weapon when wielded by a stubborn child. ■ "I'll come to the party, maybe." - This is just an empty promise made by someone who doesn't actually want to go to the party., "I don't want to do that, maybe you can do it instead." - This is a polite way of saying "no, I'm lazy and I don't want to do anything.", "Maybe we should run away with the circus." - This is just an insane suggestion made by someone who has lost their mind.
orphaned A person or thing that has been left without their parents or guardians, often due to unexpected circumstances such as death or abandonment. ■ "I never thought I would be an orphaned cat! My owner passed away suddenly and now I'm stuck alone in this big empty house."
Portion A small amount of something, usually in relation to a specific dish or meal. Often used to describe a serving of food. ■ "I'm sorry, I can only order one portion of pasta because I don't want to be the sad kid at the party with an empty plate."
put To place or deposit something in a particular location with the intention of making it disappear, usually by using some form of disguise or deception. ■ The magician put the ball into his pocket, but it was really just an empty sleeve. The audience was amazed!
remnants the leftover scraps of something, usually after it has been used up or eaten. ■ "After the party, all that was left were remnants of pizza and a half-empty bottle of wine."
scuzzy A person or thing that is morally or ethically questionable, often due to unsavory or dubious origins or behavior. ■ "I can't believe I fell for that scuzzy salesman's pitch. He promised me the moon but all he delivered was a bunch of hot air and empty promises."
Vacuum A magical device that sucks all the fun out of a room and leaves behind a cold, empty shell. ■ John accidentally left the vacuum cleaner on in his bedroom, leaving his friends feeling like they were living in a Ghostbusters movie. "Why is it so cold in here?!" they complained.
westward The direction one would go if they were a cow, but in reality is just a bunch of empty space. ■ "I know you think westward is the way to go, but have you ever stopped to consider that cows don't have any idea where they're going?"