noun B1 Intermediate Common

booking

BUU-kihng

Booking (noun) means a reservation made in advance, such as for travel, a hotel, or a table. Example: “Our booking was confirmed by email within minutes.”

noun

A reservation made in advance, such as for travel, a hotel, or a table.

"Our booking was confirmed by email within minutes."

An engagement arranged for a performer or act.

"The venue confirmed the band's booking for New Year's Eve."

The official recording of a suspect's details after arrest.

"The booking process included fingerprints and a photograph."

A caution given to a player, recorded by the referee (football/soccer).

"That was his second booking of the season."

How to Use Booking

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA confirmed reservation or arranged engagement — or the paperwork process after an arrest.

Common pairings

make a booking confirm a booking cancel a booking

Word Forms

bookings plural

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Our _____ was confirmed by email within minutes.

Synonyms

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reservation engagement appointment arrangement gig

Related Words

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Rhymes for booking

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “booking” mean?

The word “booking” means a reservation made in advance, such as for travel, a hotel, or a table. In plain terms, a confirmed reservation or arranged engagement — or the paperwork process after an arrest.

How do you pronounce “booking”?

“Booking” is pronounced BUU-kihng (/ˈbʊkɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “booking” in a sentence?

Here is “booking” used in a sentence: “Our booking was confirmed by email within minutes.”

What part of speech is “booking”?

“Booking” is a noun.

Is “booking” a common word?

“Booking” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.

How many meanings does “booking” have?

“Booking” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a reservation made in advance, such as for travel, a hotel, or a table.

What is the difference between a booking and a reservation?

In everyday travel and dining, 'booking' and 'reservation' are often interchangeable, both meaning an arrangement made in advance. 'Booking' is more common in British English, while 'reservation' is more usual in American English.

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