noun
booking
BUU-kihng
noun
1
A reservation made in advance, such as for travel, a hotel, or a table.
"Our booking was confirmed by email within minutes."
2
An engagement arranged for a performer or act.
"The venue confirmed the band's booking for New Year's Eve."
3
The official recording of a suspect's details after arrest.
"The booking process included fingerprints and a photograph."
4
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 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
Word Forms
bookings plural
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