booking
Americannoun
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a contract, engagement, or scheduled performance of a professional entertainer.
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the act of a person who books.
noun
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a reservation, as of a table or room in a hotel, seat in a theatre, or seat on a train, aircraft, etc
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( as modifier )
the booking office at a railway station
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theatre an engagement for the services of an actor or acting company
Etymology
Origin of booking
Example Sentences
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"There's a real hopefulness about booking a nice villa somewhere and thinking everyone's going to have a great time together," says Antonia.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
A spokesman for Predict Summit said its booking fee was returned.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
He points to a record backlog, broad-based booking strength, and growing equipment populations in Canada and Latin America that solidify the product support tail.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
Entry is free and no booking is required, have organisers said.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
It cost a fortune, I know, because I saw the booking receipt for the flight and the room in his email inbox.
From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins
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