B1noun 2K

Reservation

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˌrezəˈveɪʃn/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˌrezərˈveɪʃn/"]/

Meaning of Reservation

an arrangement for a seat on a plane or train, a room in a hotel, etc. to be kept for you

In simple words: An arrangement to have a seat, table, or room in advance.

Reservation in a sentence

• I made a reservation at the restaurant for 7 PM.
• Do you need to confirm your reservation before the event?
• They placed a reservation for a hotel room during the busy season.
• She has a reservation about the effectiveness of the new policy.
• His reservation concerning the project was expressed in the meeting.

How to use Reservation

Use in restaurants or hotels when you want to ensure a spot. Avoid in casual settings unless specifically about planning. Often used in travel contexts.

Grammar pattern

make + reservation

Memory hint

Remember 'reserve' - you make a reservation to reserve your place.

Related words

Collocations with Reservation

• airline
• flight
• travel
• have
• book
• make
• service
• system
• centre/​center
• reservation at
• reservation for
• considerable
• deep
• grave
• have
• express
• voice
• despite reservations
• with reservations
• without reservation
• one reservation
• only reservation

Synonyms for Reservation

• misgiving

Opposites of Reservation

• cancellation
• abandonment

Common mistakes with Reservation

• Confused with 'preservation', which means to keep something safe.
• Using 'reservation' for things that are not booked in advance, like events.
• Mispronouncing as 'resevation' instead of 'reservation'.

Frequently asked questions about Reservation

What does Reservation mean?

An arrangement to have a seat, table, or room in advance.

What is the definition of Reservation?

an arrangement for a seat on a plane or train, a room in a hotel, etc. to be kept for you

How do you use Reservation in a sentence?

I made a reservation at the restaurant for 7 PM.

Can you give another example of Reservation?

Do you need to confirm your reservation before the event?

What are synonyms for Reservation?

Common alternatives include misgiving.

What is the opposite of Reservation?

Opposite meanings include cancellation, abandonment.

What words go with Reservation?

It commonly pairs with airline, flight, travel, have, book, make, service, system, centre/​center, reservation at, reservation for, considerable, deep, grave, have, express, voice, despite reservations, with reservations, without reservation, one reservation, only reservation.

What are common mistakes when using Reservation?

Confused with 'preservation', which means to keep something safe. Using 'reservation' for things that are not booked in advance, like events. Mispronouncing as 'resevation' instead of 'reservation'.

How do you pronounce Reservation?

US: /["/ˌrezərˈveɪʃn/"]/, UK: /["/ˌrezəˈveɪʃn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Reservation?

Use in restaurants or hotels when you want to ensure a spot. Avoid in casual settings unless specifically about planning. Often used in travel contexts.

What CEFR level is Reservation?

"Reservation" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.