n.
Pronunciation: ' va-n ə -t ē
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural -ties
Etymology: Middle English vanite, from Anglo-French vanité, from Latin vanitat-, vanitas quality of being empty or vain, from vanus empty, vain ― more at WANE
Date: 13th century
1 : something that is vain, empty, or valueless
2 : the quality or fact of being vain
3 : inflated pride in oneself or one's appearance : CONCEIT
4 : a fashionable trifle or knickknack
5 a : 3 COMPACT A b : a small case or handbag for toilet articles used by women
6 a : DRESSING TABLE b : a bathroom cabinet containing a sink and usually having a countertop