occupancy (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɒkjʊpənsi/

Definition

The state of being in or using a space, building, or land, or the length of time that someone stays in a particular place.

Examples

• The building permit limits the maximum occupancy to fifty people for safety reasons.

• The hotel reported high occupancy levels throughout the peak summer season.

• He took immediate occupancy of the apartment as soon as the lease was signed.

Synonyms of occupancy

Words with a similar meaning to occupancy:

• use
• stay
• tenancy
• inhabitation

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