containing nothing; not filled or occupied

she put down her empty cup

the room was empty of furniture

(of words or a gesture) lacking meaning or sincerity

their promises were empty words

having no value or purpose

her life felt empty and meaningless

remove all the contents of (a container)

we empty the till at closing time

pockets were emptied of loose change

a bottle or glass left empty of its contents

the barman collected the empties