booking

noun

book·​ing ˈbu̇-kiŋ How to pronounce booking (audio)
Synonyms of bookingnext
1
: the act of one that books
2
: an engagement or scheduled performance
3

Examples of booking in a Sentence

She has several concert bookings this fall. The comedian missed some bookings because of illness. All booking is done by the band's manager.
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The civilian driver declined transport by EMS, while the suspect was taken to a hospital for medical clearance before booking. Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026 Some travel packages also include Digital Costco Shop Cards, which are issued by email after a trip begins or is completed, depending on the booking. Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2026 Finally, give a sentence or two on why the cruise is worth booking. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026 If a booking is accepted, you may be assigned a room or suite at a nightly rate between $3,000 and $8,000; the exact fee will only be determined at check-in. Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for booking

Word History

First Known Use

1790, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of booking was in 1790

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“Booking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/booking. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.

Legal Definition

booking

noun
book·​ing
: a procedure at a jail or police station following an arrest in which information about the arrest (as the time, the name of the arrested person, and the crime for which the arrest was made) is entered in the police register

Note: The arrested person is usually photographed and fingerprinted at the time of the booking.

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