double-book

American  

[duhb-uhl-book] / ˈdʌb əlˈbʊk /

verb (used with object)

1. to overbook by accepting more than one reservation for the same hotel room, airplane seat, etc.

2. to make reservations for (more than one hotel accommodation, seat on a plane, etc.) so as to be certain of obtaining at least one of them.

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verb (used without object)

1. to make double reservations for passenger space, a hotel room, etc.

Etymology

Origin of double-book

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

"There is school work, appointments, shopping… all constantly demanding our attention. We used to double-book ourselves, waiting to get back home to look at a calendar, or shopping list on the fridge."

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2022

It’d add a fun little frisson to the Olympic 3x3 matches if the IOC were to deliberately double-book the 3x3 games with, say, badminton.

From Slate • Jul. 27, 2021

He said he’ll only be able to use every other chair and isn’t allowed to double-book appointments.

From Washington Times • May 27, 2020

So his attempt to double-book the night ended in a solo night for him.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2016

Officials at the authority defended its decision to double-book the hearings, noting that a small group of protesters usually testify several different times, often in regions where they do not live.

From New York Times • Apr. 12, 2010