noun
The use of a building, room, or piece of land by people.
The apartment is ready for occupancy next month.
Common phrases & grammar
occupancy permit · hotel occupancy
American English
How to pronounce occupancy
nounB2
AHkyuhpnsee
/ˈɑ.kjə.pn̩.si/
4 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
The use of a building, room, or piece of land by people.
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noun
The number of people using a room, building, or area at a particular time.
The maximum occupancy of this room is 50 people.
Common phrases & grammar
maximum occupancy · occupancy rate