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

Travelers to Los Angeles may not realize it, but they often pay less in city taxes by booking a hotel room through an online company like Hotels.com or Trivago.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

More and more venues were booking more and more bands.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Despite the slowing in demand, the company said it still had a record Wave booking season, which is when cruise promotions peak during the first quarter.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

The hotel booking tool works much like other travel sites, with search, maps, and filters for price, amenities, and guest ratings.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

“The soonest I can get in is tomorrow afternoon. Steph’s booking the flight.”

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila