Empty, unoccupied (6)
I believe the answer is:
vacant
I believe this clue is a double definition.
'empty' is the first definition.
(similar in meaning)
'unoccupied' is the second definition.
(synonyms)
(Other definitions for vacant that I've seen before include "Not filled, job or house" , "Horse in a race" , "Empty, not occupied" , "... Blank" , "Empty, unoccupied" .)