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booking

Elementary (A2)

IPA: /ˈbʊkɪŋ/

KK: /ˈbʊkɪŋ/

noun
Definition

A reservation made in advance for a service, such as a hotel room, flight, or event.


Example

I made a booking for a hotel room for our vacation.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you finished your booking for the concert next week?
Sloth B
Not yet, I'm still deciding which seats to choose.
Sloth A
You should hurry, or you might miss out on the best booking.
Sloth B
You're right! I’ll do it tonight before they sell out.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
reservation
appointment
engagement
Antonyms
cancellation
disengagement
vacancy
Root Explanation

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.

Memory Tip

Think of 'making a record' ('bocian') when you book something, as it means to arrange or reserve in advance.

Visually Confused Words
nooking
looking
cooking
broking
booting
booming
bocking
bootmaking
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