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

US carriers will face tough challenges in the months ahead if jet fuel prices stay high, but for now consumers are still booking trips in numbers, airline CEOs said Tuesday.

From Barron's

Delta and American Airlines both raised their revenue outlooks to account for strong bookings in the first three months of the year.

From The Wall Street Journal

It follows the DVSA's previous announcement that from 31 March the number of amendments a learner driver is allowed to make to a car driving test booking will be reduced to two, down from six.

From BBC

The company said strong demand and fare trends have extended into the spring booking period, supporting meaningful expected revenue growth.

From The Wall Street Journal

Meanwhile, bookings are up in Portugal, Italy and Spain as well as the Caribbean, Mauritius and the US as some airports report flights filling up faster than last year.

From BBC