Empties

The plural form of the noun 'empty', referring to containers, spaces, or things that no longer hold anything; that are devoid of contents, or the act of making something empty. This can apply to physical objects like bottles or rooms, abstract concepts like a person's heart or wallet, or the process of removing contents. The word implies a state of absence, vacancy, or lack of fullness, and can carry connotations of completion, waste, or a void. The state of being devoid or lacking in the intended object.

Empties meaning with examples

• After the party, the kitchen was filled with empties - discarded bottles, cans, and food containers. Cleaning up the empties was a tiring task, but necessary. Recycling these empties was a priority, making it feel better for the environment and for the next planned party.
• The moving truck was filled with empties as furniture and belongings were being moved to the new apartment. The new home was a place of empties, where all new things would fill the spaces. Taking a break, we had to go back and load the final set of empties as they were ready to go to the new location.
• The marathon runner collapsed after emptying their water bottle and had to take some time to recover. The marathon runner had already run an astounding amount of miles but this wasn't going to be the end. The feeling of empties the runner was experiencing was both relieving and terrifying.
• The artist's studio, once filled with canvases and paint tubes, now contained only empties – the residue of a completed project and the lack of anything else, a void needing to be filled. Time seemed to stop as they stared at the empties, unsure what was next. After contemplating, inspiration sparked again and they were ready to continue.