booking

American  

[book-ing] / ˈbʊk ɪŋ /

noun

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

2. reservation.

3. the act of a person who books.

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booking British  

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of booking

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

Example Sentences

India remains a bright spot for the group, with revenue booking a pickup to 11% growth over the quarter as demand for Pernod’s local brands and imports alike continued to increase.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

“Whereas before, if there was any mention of any war in the news, you would see an immediate and dramatic impact to the booking pace,” she said.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

UBS said it used about two months’ worth of booking data to calculate average prices, taking into consideration route coverage.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Slater offered a price of £130 per ticket and some people sent her the money directly, booking non-refundable hotel rooms for the concert dates, the court heard.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Anytime the girls and I came to visit, we didn’t even pretend to want to stay there, booking a hotel room for the four of us instead.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama