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Booking

UK /["/ˈbʊkɪŋ/"]/US /["/ˈbʊkɪŋ/"]/

Definition

an arrangement that you make in advance to buy a ticket to travel somewhere, go to the theatre, etc.

In simple words: Making a reservation for a service or place.

Examples

  • a **booking form/hall/clerk**
  • Can I **make a booking** for Friday?
  • **Early booking** is recommended.
  • No **advance booking** is necessary.
  • We can't take any more bookings.
  • I made the booking through a travel agent.
  • I use an app to make bookings.
  • a booking for the Saturday performance

Usage notes

Use 'booking' when referring to making reservations, like hotels or flights. Avoid in very casual conversations, where 'reserve' might be more common.

Grammar pattern

booking + object

Memory hint

Think of 'book' and 'ring' – you're 'ringing' to book something.

Collocations

  • advance
  • early
  • late
  • make
  • cancel
  • confirm
  • fee
  • form
  • system
  • booking for
  • collect
  • earn
  • pick up

Synonyms

  • reservation
  • appointment
  • arrangement
  • engagement
  • schedule

Antonyms

  • cancellation

Common mistakes

  • Using 'book' as a noun instead of a verb.
  • Confusing 'booking' with 'booking fee' which is a specific term.
  • Using 'booking' in past tense incorrectly; it's 'booked' not 'bookinged'.