reservation
noun
the act of keeping back, withholding, or setting apart.
reservations
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pluralof reservation.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Under new rules announced last week, Airbnb will generally prohibit hosts from requiring guests to wash and put away dishes, strip beds or haul garbage off-site for reservations booked on or after November 20.
From Salon ● Oct. 28, 2026
When the federal government sent agents to create reservations for California’s mission-affected tribes in the 1890s following reports of dire circumstance, the agents inexplicably overlooked the Gabrieleno.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
Berry revisits perceived slights by NYRB’s management over the years, and he overstates Mr. Klinkenborg’s reservations about his work.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
It’s OK to make dinner reservations at a restaurant of your choice without telling your partner, but buying single stocks is a far riskier move that deserves discussion.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 21, 2026
In spite of my profound reservations, I thought I would always treasure Joan.
From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath
