What does booking mean?
Booking means present participle and gerund of book.
Booking
/ˈbʊkɪŋ/ · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of book.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of book
- The act or process of writing something down in a book or books, e.g. in accounting.
- A reservation for a service, such as travel or hotel accommodation.
- The engagement of a performer for a particular performance.
- (sports) The issuing of a caution which is usually written down in a book, and results in a yellow card or (after two bookings) a red card, that is to say, the player is sent from the field of play.
- (law) The process of photographing, fingerprinting and recording the identifying data of a suspect following arrest.
Example Sentences
Advance bookings were initially suspended. They are now available again, but with less than one-week's availability at a time.
Synonyms for booking
Antonyms for booking
Related Words
Word Forms
- bookings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for booking?
Common synonyms include engagement, reservation.
What is the opposite of booking?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use booking in a sentence?
Advance bookings were initially suspended. They are now available again, but with less than one-week's availability at a time.
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