Booked

/bʊkt/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To arrange for someone to have a seat on a plane, a room in a hotel, etc.

I booked a flight to Paris for next month.

To reserve in advance; to engage for service.

She has booked a table at the new Italian restaurant.

To make a reservation.

They booked their wedding venue well in advance.

adjective

Having a reservation made.

All the hotels in the area are fully booked for the weekend.

Not available for new engagements or commitments.

The artist is completely booked for the next three months.

The verb 'book' comes from the Old English 'bōc', meaning a written document.

fully booked

Completely reserved with no availability.

overbooked

Having more reservations than available spaces.

booked up

Having no free time or availability.

reservation

An arrangement to have something held for you.

appointment

A scheduled meeting or event.

engagement

A formal arrangement to meet or be involved in something.

Caught up in a busy schedule.

I’m too booked to hang out tonight.

In trouble or difficulties.

After missing the deadline, he knew he was booked.