van·i·ty 
/ˈvænəti/ noun
plural van·i·ties /ˈvænəti/ noun 1 [noncount] : the quality of people who have too much pride in their own appearance, abilities, achievements, etc. : the quality of being vain
▪ The handsome actor's vanity was well-known. ▪ She described her accomplishments without exaggeration or vanity. ▪ personal vanity 2 [count] : something (such as a belief or a way of behaving) which shows that you have too much pride in yourself, your social status, etc. — usually plural ▪ the vanities of the wealthy and powerful 3 [count] US a : dressing table
b : a bathroom cabinet that is covered by a sink and a countertop 4 [noncount] formal + literary : the quality of being worthless or unimportant when compared to very serious things
▪ the vanity of human labors/wishes
▪ The handsome actor's vanity was well-known. ▪ She described her accomplishments without exaggeration or vanity. ▪ personal vanity
b : a bathroom cabinet that is covered by a sink and a countertop
▪ the vanity of human labors/wishes
