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Booking

ˈbʊkɪŋ
Common
~ 3200
~ 3200, Common
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
Reserving a service or accommodation in advance, Recording an appointment or arrangement, Securing a ticket for an event or show

Booking - Meanings

Reserving a service or accommodation in advance

Example: I made a booking for a hotel room for our trip next month.
Usage: formalContext: travel industry, hospitality
Note: Commonly used when making reservations for hotels, flights, restaurants, etc.

Recording an appointment or arrangement

Example: I have a booking with my dentist at 3 p.m. tomorrow.
Usage: formalContext: medical, professional services
Note: Used to refer to scheduled appointments with professionals like doctors, lawyers, etc.

Securing a ticket for an event or show

Example: We managed to get bookings for the concert before it sold out.
Usage: formal/informalContext: entertainment, events
Note: Can be used in both formal and informal contexts when referring to tickets for shows, concerts, movies, etc.

Booking's synonyms

reservation

A reservation is a arrangement made in advance to secure a service or place.
Example: I made a reservation for two at the restaurant for tonight.
Note: Booking is a more general term, while reservation specifically refers to securing a service or place in advance.

appointment

An appointment is a scheduled meeting or arrangement, typically for a specific time and purpose.
Example: I have an appointment with the doctor tomorrow morning.
Note: Booking is more commonly associated with securing services or accommodations, while appointment is usually used for scheduled meetings or visits.

hire

To hire means to pay for the temporary use of something, such as a vehicle or equipment.
Example: We decided to hire a car for our trip to the countryside.
Note: Booking generally refers to reserving a service or accommodation, while hire specifically involves paying for temporary use.

Booking expressions, common phrases

Make a booking

To reserve or arrange for something, such as a hotel room, flight, appointment, etc.
Example: I'd like to make a booking for a table at 7 p.m. on Saturday.
Note: Booking specifically refers to the act of reserving or arranging, while 'make a booking' is the action of doing so.

Confirm a booking

To verify or ensure that a reservation or arrangement is valid and secure.
Example: Please confirm your booking by replying to the email.
Note: While booking refers to the initial reservation, confirming a booking is the act of making sure it is finalized.

Cancel a booking

To revoke or annul a reservation or arrangement that was previously made.
Example: I had to cancel my booking for the conference due to unforeseen circumstances.
Note: Booking implies the reservation itself, but canceling a booking is the action of undoing that reservation.

Double booking

To accidentally or mistakenly reserve the same resource or service for two different time slots or individuals.
Example: There seems to be a double booking for the meeting room at 3 p.m.
Note: Double booking refers to the specific scenario of a single resource being reserved for two conflicting appointments.

Booking fee

An additional charge or deposit required to secure a reservation or booking.
Example: The hotel requires a booking fee to confirm your reservation.
Note: While booking refers to the reservation itself, a booking fee is a separate financial aspect associated with the reservation.

Booking system

A software or mechanism employed to manage and organize reservations and appointments.
Example: The company uses an advanced online booking system for scheduling appointments.
Note: Booking system encompasses the technology or process used to handle bookings, distinct from the act of making a reservation.

Booking reference

A unique identifier or code assigned to a particular reservation for tracking and identification purposes.
Example: Please provide your booking reference when checking in at the hotel.
Note: Booking reference is a specific alphanumeric code or identifier associated with a particular reservation, distinct from the reservation itself.

Booking everyday (slang) expressions

Fully booked

When a place or service has no more availability for booking.
Example: Sorry, we're fully booked for dinner tonight.
Note: Original word 'booking' refers to making a reservation or arrangement, while 'fully booked' indicates that there are no more slots available.

Booked solid

Completely full or occupied with appointments or tasks.
Example: Our schedule is booked solid next week.
Note: Similar to 'fully booked,' it emphasizes a full schedule or lack of availability, rather than just the act of making reservations.

Booking it

Moving or running quickly to get somewhere on time.
Example: He's booking it to catch the train.
Note: Derived from 'booking' meaning to make reservations, 'booking it' is colloquial for moving swiftly towards a destination.

Double booked

Having two reservations or commitments at the same time.
Example: I accidentally double booked myself for two meetings.
Note: While similar to 'double booking,' 'double booked' specifies a situation where there are two overlapping appointments rather than the act of making them.

Booking out

Being sold out quickly, running low on available spaces or tickets.
Example: The tickets are booking out fast for the concert.
Note: Contrary to 'booking' which involves reserving, 'booking out' signifies a rapid depletion of availability or stock.

Booked up

Completely reserved or occupied, leaving no room for additional bookings.
Example: The hotel is fully booked up for the holiday weekend.
Note: Similar to 'fully booked,' 'booked up' highlights a situation where all slots or reservations have been taken, emphasizing a lack of space.

Booking for two

Referring to a reservation or arrangement for two people.
Example: I made a booking for two at the restaurant.
Note: While 'booking' generally refers to making any reservation, 'booking for two' specifies that it is for two individuals, typically used in social contexts.

Booking - Examples

Booking a hotel room online is very convenient.
I made a booking for the concert next week.
The booking department is responsible for managing reservations.

Booking grammar

Booking - Verb (Verb) / Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle)
Lemma: book
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): books
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): book
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): booked
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): booking
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): books
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): book
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): book
Syllabification and Stress
booking Contains 2 syllables: book • ing
Phonetic transcription: ˈbu̇-kiŋ
book ing , ˈbu̇ kiŋ (The red syllable is stressed)

Booking - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
booking: ~ 3200 (Common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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