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booking

|book/ing|

B1

/ˈbʊkɪŋ/

(book)

reserved

Base FormPluralPluralPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent Participle
bookbooksbookingsbookingbooksbookedbookedbooking
Etymology
Etymology Information

'booking' originates from the word 'book', which comes from Old English 'bōc', meaning 'a written document'.

Historical Evolution

'bōc' evolved into the Middle English 'boke', eventually becoming the modern English word 'book'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a written document', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'making a reservation'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

an arrangement made in advance to secure accommodations, tickets, etc.

I made a booking for a table at the restaurant.

Synonyms

reservationappointment

Noun 2

the act of recording a charge against a person in a police register.

The suspect was taken to the station for booking.

Synonyms

arrestdetention

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Idioms

double booking

Last updated: 2025/01/24 11:06