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
1
A reservation made in advance, such as for travel, a hotel, or a table.
"Our booking was confirmed by email within minutes."
"I made a booking for four people at the Italian restaurant."
"You should change your booking if the train times are different."
2
An engagement arranged for a performer or act.
"The venue confirmed the band's booking for New Year's Eve."
"The comedian's booking at the local theatre sold out in a day."
"The agent called to confirm the singer's booking for the festival."
3
The official recording of a suspect's details after arrest.
"The booking process included fingerprints and a photograph."
"After the booking, the officer led the man to a cell."
"The desk sergeant completed the booking and recorded his address."
4
A caution given to a player, recorded by the referee (football/soccer).
"That was his second booking of the season."
"The midfielder's booking for a late tackle changed how he played."
"A booking in the first minute made the defender play more carefully."
How to use booking
Learner’s notesIn 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
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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.
