booking

American  

[book-ing] / ˈbʊk ɪŋ /

noun

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

2. reservation.

3. the act of a person who books.

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booking British  

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of booking

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

Example Sentences

He decided to cancel bookings for fishing and wildlife trips on the loch until he knows the full impact of the spillage on the water.

From BBC

Just like airlines, cruise lines are sometimes booking too many passengers as sailing trips become more popular.

From The Wall Street Journal

Services include things like foreigners booking U.S. hotels, signing up for streaming services or tapping American firms for financial advice.

From The Wall Street Journal

King said they didn’t receive any kind of incentive to transfer the booking, though she adds that Celebrity eventually gave them a $200 credit as compensation for their troubles.

From MarketWatch

Their investigation began after suspicious activity was reported by a travel booking site.

From BBC