booking

[ book-ing ]

/ ˈbʊk ɪŋ /

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noun

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

reservation (def. 5).

the act of a person who books.

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Origin of booking

First recorded in 1635–45; book + -ing¹

Words nearby booking

Booker Prize, book gill, book group, bookie, book in, booking, booking agent, booking clerk, booking office, book into, bookish

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How to use booking in a sentence

After an unprecedented string of number one hits, television and nightclub bookings, they opened doors for themselves, the other Motown acts, and many, many others.
Mary Wilson, Founding Member Of The Supremes, Has Died At 76|Brande Victorian|February 9, 2021|Essence.com
Additionally, local has already slowly been building up its integration services with booking engines to allow users to book or buy directly through local listings.
The future of Google and what it means for search|Pete Eckersley|February 5, 2021|Search Engine Watch
When she finally ended up on the right booking page, she needed a verification code texted to her dad’s phone.
For younger generation, securing vaccine appointments for parents can be ‘full-time job’|Travis Andrews|February 2, 2021|Washington Post
One of Colorado’s most frequented spots—the Maroon Bells, near Aspen—required advance bookings last summer to reduce the impact of its 300,000 average annual visitors.
Everything You Need to Know About Travel in 2021|The Editors|February 1, 2021|Outside Online

According to analysis from the data firm Appriss, by the end of May, jail bookings were down by 45 percent.
On surviving—and leaving—prison during a pandemic|Sarah Scoles|January 21, 2021|Popular-Science
When booking your next travels, think Rila, Kanazawa, and Saba.
Why Your Next Vacation Will Be in Turkmenistan|Brandon Presser|December 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He pointed a pistol at a grocery checkout woman and swiped whatever cash he could into his pockets before booking it.
Post Office Robbers More Wanted Than ISIS|M.L. Nestel|December 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
To some, this means being able to draft an email while booking a flight.
Renaissance Man Jared Leto Defies Categorization|The Daily Beast|December 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
They deserve every penny and more: booking a four week tour is a huge job.
How Much Money Does a Band Really Make on Tour?|Jack Conte|December 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Our awesome booking agency, High Road Touring, takes a commission for booking the tour.
How Much Money Does a Band Really Make on Tour?|Jack Conte|December 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Rare and curious articles are worth careful booking; that's the text of my cable.
Gallipoli Diary, Volume 2|Ian Hamilton
"There was a commotion near the booking-stall," said Renwick.
The Secret Witness|George Gibbs
The American was rich and fussy, and when booking his passage, had demanded to do so through the manager.
The Viking Blood|Frederick William Wallace
Here there was rare fun going forward, every fellow screaming out his bets, and booking them as fast as he could.
Roland Cashel|Charles James Lever
The booking-clerk at Banbury remembered only three gents booking by that particular train.
The Observations of Henry|Jerome K. Jerome

British Dictionary definitions for booking

booking

/ (ˈbʊkɪŋ) /

noun

mainly British

a reservation, as of a table or room in a hotel, seat in a theatre, or seat on a train, aircraft, etc
(as modifier)the booking office at a railway station

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

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