"empty" in a Sentence — Examples for K-8

Three example sentences for empty, written at K-2, 3-5, and 6-8 reading levels.

What does "empty" mean?

empty is an adjective that means: having nothing inside. Seeing it in real sentences helps kids learn how the word actually behaves in writing.

Grade K–2Easy sentence with empty

"The cup is empty."

Notice the short, simple structure — perfect for early readers learning to decode and understand new words.

Grade 3–5Upper-elementary sentence with empty

"The whole bus was empty by the time we reached the last stop."

This sentence adds more context and detail — typical of chapter books at this grade level.

Grade 6–8Middle-school sentence with empty

"Walking through an empty school after hours feels strangely different from walking through the very same hallways during the day."

At this level, empty takes on subtler shades of meaning depending on context — the kind of nuance middle-schoolers need for essay writing.

How to use these sentences in the classroom

Sentence imitation — Read the example aloud, then have students write their own sentence with the same structure but a different topic.

Vocabulary notebooks — Have students copy the grade-appropriate sentence into their vocabulary journal alongside the definition.

Reading comprehension — Ask students to identify why empty is the right word for that sentence — what would change if you swapped it for a synonym?

FAQ — using "empty" in sentences

How do I use empty in a sentence for a 1st grader?

Try: "The cup is empty." Keep it under 7 words and use sight-word vocabulary around it.

What's a more advanced sentence with empty?

"Walking through an empty school after hours feels strangely different from walking through the very same hallways during the day."

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