Booked: meaning, definitions and examples
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booked
[ bʊkt ]
travel
To arrange and confirm a seat, table, or ticket in advance.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The couple booked a romantic getaway to Paris.
- She booked a flight to New York for her business trip.
legal
To officially record someone's name and other details.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The police booked the suspect for theft.
- He was booked for speeding on the highway.
Translations
Translations of the word "booked" in other languages:
🇵🇹 reservado
🇮🇳 आरक्षित
🇩🇪 gebucht
🇮🇩 dipesan
🇺🇦 заброньовано
🇵🇱 zarezerwowany
🇯🇵 予約済み (よやくずみ)
🇫🇷 réservé
🇪🇸 reservado
🇹🇷 rezerve edilmiş
🇰🇷 예약된 (예악된)
🇸🇦 محجوز
🇨🇿 rezervováno
🇸🇰 rezervované
🇨🇳 已预订 (yǐ yùdìng)
🇸🇮 rezervirano
🇮🇸 pantað
🇰🇿 броньдалған
🇬🇪 დაჯავშნული
🇦🇿 rezerv edilən
🇲🇽 reservado
Word origin
The word 'booked' originated from the Old English word 'bōcian', which meant 'to grant the use of a book to someone'. Over time, the meaning evolved to include the concept of reserving or recording. The term has been used in various contexts, from travel to legal matters, reflecting its versatility and adaptability in the English language.
See also: book, bookcase, bookie, booking, bookish, bookkeeper, bookkeeping, booklet, bookmaker, bookrack, bookrest, books, bookshelf, bookshop, bookstand, bookstore, bookworm, ultrabook.