booking

[ book-ing ]

noun

1. a contract, engagement, or scheduled performance of a professional entertainer.
2. reservation ( def 5 ).
3. the act of a person who books.

booking

/ ˈbʊkɪŋ /

noun

1. 1. a reservation, as of a table or room in a hotel, seat in a theatre, or seat on a train, aircraft, etc
   2. ( as modifier )

      the booking office at a railway station

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of booking¹

First recorded in 1635–45; book + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

The events manager and mother-of-one promptly received booking confirmation messages from a firm called Star Domes, along with a key code and an address in the small village of Knayton.

From BBC

Others said they were trying to check in for flights and the "systems are down" or that technical problems had prevented them from booking flights.

From BBC

She eventually took her father’s first name as her stage surname after she had trouble booking roles.

From Los Angeles Times

Festival-goers had to navigate a new booking process when the sale for coach travel tickets opened at 18:00 GMT on Thursday.

From BBC

You can purchase up to six tickets once you reach the booking stage, as long as you have the registration details for each attendee.

From BBC