IPA: /ˈbʊkɪŋ/
KK: /ˈbʊkɪŋ/
A reservation made in advance for a service, such as a hotel room, flight, or event.
I made a booking for a hotel room for our vacation.
Booking → It originates from the Old English word 'bocian', meaning to make a record or to enter in a book. The word 'booking' refers to the act of making a reservation or recording an arrangement in advance.
Think of 'making a record' ('bocian') when you book something, as it means to arrange or reserve in advance.