Lingvanex Tranalator

Translator for


translation app

Lingvanex - your universal translation app

Translator for

Download For Free

Meaning & Definition of Reservation in English

English

Reservation

An arrangement to have something held for one's use, such as a seat at a restaurant or a hotel room.


Pronunciation:

/ˌrɛzərˈveɪʃən/

Part of Speech:

noun

Plural:

reservations

Detailed Definitions

  • Definition: The action of reserving something.

    Example Sentence: We made a reservation at the restaurant for 7 PM.

  • Definition: An arrangement to secure accommodations in advance.

    Example Sentence: They have a reservation for a double room for the weekend.

  • Definition: A doubt or concern regarding a situation.

    Example Sentence: She expressed her reservation about the proposed changes to the policy.

  • Definition: An area of land set aside for a particular purpose, often related to Indigenous peoples.

    Example Sentence: The tribe lives on a reservation that preserves their cultural heritage.

  • Definition: A qualification or limitation of a statement.

    Example Sentence: He accepted the offer with the reservation that he would be able to negotiate the terms later.

Etymology

Origin: From Latin 'reservatio', meaning 'keeping back, retention'.

Synonyms

bookingappointmentarrangementretentionprovision

Common Phrases and Expressions

  • reservation system: A method for managing and processing reservations for services.
  • make a reservation: To arrange for something in advance.
  • cancel a reservation: To terminate a previously made arrangement.

Translations

  • Spanish: reserva
  • French: réservation
  • German: Reservierung
  • Russian: резервирование

Related Words

  • reserve: To hold back or keep for future use.
  • reservoir: A place where water is stored.
  • reserving: The act of making a reservation.

Slang Meanings of reservation

  • Meaning: Getting a spot in a crowded venue.

    Example Sentence: I put my name down for a reservation at that new club, they're hard to get into.

  • Meaning: An exclusive invite or ticket.

    Example Sentence: Having a reservation for that concert means you can skip the line.