booking

[book-ing]

noun

1. a contract, engagement, or scheduled performance of a professional entertainer.

2. reservation.

3. the act of a person who books.

booking

/ ˈbʊkɪŋ /

noun

1. 1. a reservation, as of a table or room in a hotel, seat in a theatre, or seat on a train, aircraft, etc

   2. ( as modifier )

      the booking office at a railway station

2. theatre an engagement for the services of an actor or acting company

Word History and Origins

Origin of booking¹

First recorded in 1635–45; book + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Algeria led Group G with 22 points from nine matches, four ahead of their closest pursuers Uganda with just one match remaining -- booking their fifth appearance at the global showpiece next year.

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He may not even come with me, but I’m booking the appointment and he’s invited.

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It’s confusing, time-consuming and adds to the trip cost, significantly if you’re older and booking a luxury getaway.

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The restaurant wasn’t even on the app yet it insisted we had a booking.

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Bozeman says the company is automating tens of thousands of rate quotes a day and using AI to generate about half of the company’s carrier bookings and appointments.

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