Meaning & Definition of word "Booking"

Booking

/ˈbʊk.ɪŋ/

1. an arrangement made in advance to secure accommodations, tickets, etc.
- Example: I made a booking for a hotel room for my vacation.
2. the act of reserving a place, ticket, etc.
- Example: The booking of my flight was confirmed via email.
3. a record of reservations or a list of reserved seats.
- Example: The theatre's booking for the evening show was almost sold out.

●Derived from the word 'book', which comes from Old English 'bōc'.

make a booking:

To arrange to reserve a service, such as a hotel or flight.

booking confirmation:

A notification confirming that a booking has been successfully made.

booking fee:

A charge applied for making a reservation.

reserve:

To set aside something for future use.

ticket:

A piece of paper or electronic document that allows entry to an event or travel.

itinerary:

A detailed plan for a journey, including the route and destinations.

Meaning: To book something at the last minute.

● Example Sentence: I just managed to book at the last minute for the concert!

Meaning: Getting a good deal on a reservation.

● Example Sentence: I really booked a steal for that hotel!