vacantcell

noun
UK /ˈveɪkənt sɛl/
US /ˈveɪkənt sɛl/

A vacant cell is an empty little room in a building or in a body.

The guard walked past the vacant cell and checked the lock.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. An empty space in a table or chart where nothing is written.

Leave the vacant cell blank if you do not have the answer.

3. A tiny empty compartment in a living thing, such as in a honeycomb or tissue.

The scientist looked at the vacant cell under the microscope.

4. A slot in a schedule or list that has not been filled.

We found a vacant cell in the timetable and booked the room.