Definition

Having nothing inside; vacant or devoid of contents.

Example

The room was toom after the furniture was removed.

Conversation

Have you seen my backpack?

No, I haven’t. Is it toom?

Yeah, I think I left it at the café.

Let’s check there; it might still be waiting for you.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

An area of land that is empty or not used, often filled with waste or rubbish.

Example

The old factory was turned into a toom, filled with discarded materials.

Conversation

I found a great little park where we can relax during our toom.

That sounds perfect! I really need some downtime.

Yeah, it's nice to have a break from our busy schedules.

Definition

To make something empty or to remove all contents from it.

Example

He decided to toom the box before recycling it.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how much clutter we have in our rooms?

Definitely! Sometimes I feel like we need to toom everything out.

Right? It would be nice to start fresh without all the old stuff.

Root Explanation

The word 'toom' originates from Old English 'tōm', meaning empty or void. It describes a state of being devoid of contents or occupants.

Memory Tip

Imagine a container that is 'empty' — that's what 'toom' means, reflecting its Old English roots.

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