Meaning & Definition of word "Booked"

Booked

/bʊkt/

1. To arrange for someone to have a seat on a plane, a room in a hotel, etc.
- Example: I booked a flight to Paris for next month.
2. To reserve in advance; to engage for service.
- Example: She has booked a table at the new Italian restaurant.
3. To make a reservation.
- Example: They booked their wedding venue well in advance.

1. Having a reservation made.
- Example: All the hotels in the area are fully booked for the weekend.
2. Not available for new engagements or commitments.
- Example: 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.

Meaning: Caught up in a busy schedule.

● Example Sentence: I’m too booked to hang out tonight.

Meaning: In trouble or difficulties.

● Example Sentence: After missing the deadline, he knew he was booked.