American English
/ˈpʰɹaɪ.və.si/
3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
the state of being free from unwanted attention, observation, or interruption by other people
Practice out loudthe state of being free from unwanted attention, observation, or interruption by other people
I need some privacy to change clothes.
The hotel room gave us more privacy.
Say “some privacy,” not “a privacy.”
respect someone's privacy · invade someone's privacy · need some privacy · complete privacy
have + (some) + privacy
privacy + in + a place
the protection of personal information from being collected, seen, or shared without permission
Check the app's privacy settings.
The website promises to protect your privacy.
online privacy · privacy settings · privacy policy · protect your privacy
protect + someone's + privacy
privacy + settings
the right to keep your personal life and information away from unwanted attention
Everyone has a right to privacy.
to look at or ask about someone's private life without permission
Reading her messages would invade her privacy.
a company's explanation of how it collects and uses personal information
Please read the privacy policy before signing up.