overbook
|o/ver/book|
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/ˌoʊvərˈbʊk/
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/ˌəʊvəˈbʊk/
excessive reservations
Etymology
Etymology Information
'overbook' originates from the prefix 'over-' meaning 'excessively' and the word 'book' meaning 'to reserve'.
Historical Evolution
'overbook' evolved from the practice of booking more than available capacity, a term that became common in the travel industry.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to reserve more than available', and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to accept more reservations for a flight, hotel, etc., than there is room for.
The airline tends to overbook flights during the holiday season.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41