booking
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1.0
- noun
- /ˈbʊkɪŋ/
:
reserva
- Online bookings have skyrocketed in just six hours and as soon as the Columbus Theatre box office opens, there will be a mad rush for tickets.
- travel bookings
They know that the more they focus on booking appointments, right?
- They know that the more they focus on booking appointments, right?
- And he checked it and he said, well, today she's had two hours doing bookings, holiday bookings and, and looking at clothes.
- All right, So what happens is you could buy a booking card, a page for free quid.
Examples
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We have bookings for the next six weeks and beyond.
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We discussed how quickly the appetite for online travel booking is continuing to grow.
Blog text (9) -
As I was saying, I think we got really, really lucky booking our stay with them.
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On a recent night, a late booking came in for a group of 100.
Blog text (6) -
Would you like us to extend your room booking?
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If they say yes, the booking is instantly confirmed.
Academic text (2011) -
There was a flight out, but without advance booking, the fare was unaffordable.
Fiction book (2000) -
Everything runs smoothly: the immigration, customs, information desk, hotel bookings, and taxi stands.
Academic text (2003) -
When Hal started worrying about money again, he called the booking agent who'd arranged most of his and Bonnie's engagements.
Fiction book (1990) -
I made a booking at the restaurant for dinner tomorrow night.
Synonyms
595
1.5
A planned meeting at a set time, often with a professional
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2.5
A plan made with someone to do something at a set time
267
2.4
An arrangement made in advance to hold a seat, room, or service
Antonyms
Compounds
- Jargon
3
3.7
A person or company that arranges performances for people like musicians and actors
- Texting
A computer program or online service that books and manages reservations like flights and restaurants
How Comprehensive
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Booking comes from the old idea of writing someone's name in a book to 'hold' a seat, room, or service. So a booking today is when you reserve a place in advance.