Booking: meaning, definitions and examples
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booking
[ หbสkษชล ]
travel
The act of reserving a place to stay, such as a hotel room, in advance.
Synonyms
appointment, arrangement, reservation
Examples of usage
- I made a booking for a hotel room for my upcoming trip.
- She confirmed the booking for our vacation rental.
business
The arrangement made by a performer or public figure to appear at a specific time and place.
Synonyms
appearance, contract, engagement
Examples of usage
- The pop star's booking for the concert was announced.
- The comedian's booking at the comedy club was a big success.
online
The process of securing a service or product through a website or app.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- I completed the booking for my flight online.
- The online booking system was user-friendly and efficient.
Translations
Translations of the word "booking" in other languages:
๐ต๐น reserva
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฐเคเฅเคทเคฃ
๐ฉ๐ช Buchung
๐ฎ๐ฉ pemesan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑัะพะฝัะฒะฐะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ rezerwacja
๐ฏ๐ต ไบ็ด (ใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท rรฉservation
๐ช๐ธ reserva
๐น๐ท rezervasyon
๐ฐ๐ท ์์ฝ (ye-yak)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุญุฌุฒ
๐จ๐ฟ rezervace
๐ธ๐ฐ rezervรกcia
๐จ๐ณ ้ข่ฎข (yรนdรฌng)
๐ธ๐ฎ rezervacija
๐ฎ๐ธ bรณkun
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑัะพะฝะดะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฏแแแจแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ rezervasiya
๐ฒ๐ฝ reserva
Etymology
The word 'booking' originated from the Middle English word 'bokynge' which meant to make a formal agreement or reservation. It has evolved over time to refer to the act of reserving accommodations or services in advance. In the modern era, with the rise of online booking platforms, the term has become widely used in various industries including travel, entertainment, and e-commerce.
See also: book, bookcase, booked, bookie, bookish, bookkeeper, bookkeeping, booklet, bookmaker, bookrack, bookrest, books, bookshelf, bookshop, bookstand, bookstore, bookworm, ultrabook.