plenum UK /ˈpliːnəm/US /ˈplɛnəm/ noun6 •A space that is completely filled with matter.The idea was that a thing could only move into an empty place, and that, in a plenum, there are no empty places. — 1946 •A legislative meeting (especially of the Communist Party) in which all members are present. •An enclosed space having greater than atmospheric pressure. •The space above a false ceiling used for cables, ducts etc. •(figurative) A state of fullness, a great quantity (of something). •A type of network cabling which satisfies a given plenum rating for the purpose of fire safety. formsplena · plenums