Synonyms of occupancy

occupancy

noun

ˈä-kyə-pən(t)-sē 

as in occupation

the act or fact of residing in a place

the landlord notified us of the need to cease occupancy in three months, when our apartment building would be sold

Synonyms & Similar Words

• occupation
• habitation
• residency
• possession
• ownership
• tenancy
• proprietorship
• tenantry
• trespass

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ejection
• ejectment
• vacancy
• dispossession
• vacation
• vacating

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of occupancy

Davis, West Sacramento and unincorporated Sacramento County already charge a 12% transient occupancy tax, and Measure X would bring Yolo County’s rate in line with those jurisdictions. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Management reported that bookings were strong despite the macro challenges facing consumers, and noted the 2027 calendar year was booked at record occupancy while 2028 occupancy and prices were also higher year over year. — Fred Imbert, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026

Tourism decision-makers need to think beyond hotel occupancy and visitor counts. — Rachel J.c. Fu, Sun Sentinel, 28 Sep. 2026

By night, several slapdash dwellings stood ready for occupancy. — Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026