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| van·i·ty [ vánnətee ] (plural van·i·ties) |
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1. excessive pride: excessive pride, especially in personal appearance
  She is entirely free of personal vanity.
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2. something somebody is vain about: an instance or source of excessive pride
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3. futility: the state or fact of being futile, worthless, or empty of significance
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4. something futile: something that is considered futile, worthless, or empty of significance
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5. U.S. cosmetics
Same as vanity case
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6. furniture
Same as dressing table
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7. North America cabinet holding sink: a cabinet that holds a sink and its plumbing, usually with drawers or shelves under the sink for storage
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| [13th century. Via French< Latin vanitas< vanus "empty"] |
