reservation
7 synonyms for reservation, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A booking made in advance for a table, room, seat, or similar.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use reservation
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
make a reservation
have reservations about
cancel a reservation
Etymology
From French reservation, built from "reserve" plus the noun ending "-ation".
Full origin of reservation →Frequently asked questions
What does “reservation” mean?
The word “reservation” means a booking made in advance for a table, room, seat, or similar. In plain terms, either a booking you've arranged ahead of time, or a lingering doubt that stops you fully committing to something.
How do you pronounce “reservation”?
“Reservation” is pronounced rehz-VAY-shuhn (/ˌɹɛz.ɚˈveɪ.ʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “reservation” in a sentence?
Here is “reservation” used in a sentence: “We made a dinner reservation for eight o'clock.”
What part of speech is “reservation”?
“Reservation” is a noun.
Where does the word “reservation” come from?
The word “reservation” comes from French. From French reservation, built from "reserve" plus the noun ending "-ation".
Is “reservation” a common word?
“Reservation” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “reservation” have?
“Reservation” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a booking made in advance for a table, room, seat, or similar.
What is the difference between a reservation and a booking?
In American English, "reservation" is the usual word for arranging a table, room, or seat in advance, while British English often prefers "booking." They mean the same thing, though "reservation" is especially common for restaurants and hotels.
What is the difference between a reservation and a reserve?
In the United States, a reservation is an area of land set aside for a Native American people, while in some other countries the equivalent is called a "reserve" — in Canada, for example. "Reservation" can also mean a booking or a doubt, senses "reserve" does not share.
