English · Word Candidate

booking

/ˈbʊkɪŋ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: bookings

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Meaning · English

The act or process of writing something down in a book or books, e.g. in accounting.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

A reservation for a service, such as travel or hotel accommodation.

Noun

Advance bookings were initially suspended. They are now available again, but with less than one-week's availability at a time.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “booking” mean?

The act or process of writing something down in a book or books, e.g. in accounting.

Is “booking” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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