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Definition of booking

booking

/ˈbʊk.ɪŋ/
book · ing

Plural:bookings
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booking Lexical Profile

booking Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

An arrangement to have a seat, room, ticket, or service reserved for a specific time in the future.

Example

"Please call the restaurant in advance to confirm our dinner booking."


2

A scheduled contract or engagement for a performer, musician, or speaker to appear at a venue or event.

Example

"The jazz band secured several lucrative bookings at summer festivals across the country."


3

British An official caution issued by a referee to a player in soccer or rugby for a serious foul, recorded by showing a card.

Example

"The defender received a booking in the first half for a reckless tackle near the penalty box."


4

American The administrative procedure of officially recording the name, photograph, and fingerprints of an arrested suspect at a police station.

Example

"The suspect remained silent throughout the entire booking at the county jail."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Booking. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/booking
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