booking

noun

book·​ing ˈbu̇-kiŋ 

1

: the act of one that books

2

: an engagement or scheduled performance

3

: reservation sense 1c

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Officials hope the event will fuel convention bookings for the next five years and reinvigorate international travel to town. — Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 20 July 2026

The first booking was handed out in the 41st minute and — set your faces to stunned – it was shown to an Argentina player. — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Retreat to the relaxation room or the crystal steam room post booking, or dip in the outdoor Hydro-pool. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026

Prior to his booking acts for Summer Fest, Vela was already curating the lineup for the Break Room, San Jose Jazz’s 100-seat venue in downtown San Jose that highlights emerging artists. — Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 19 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1790, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing booking

• booking office

Rhymes for booking

• brooking
• cooking
• hooking
• looking
• overlooking

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.