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

During the booking process, inmate fingerprints are automatically entered into this database, accessible by all local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, including ICE. —Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 22 Mar. 2026

Fry remained in custody Sunday on a $30,000 surety bond, according to booking records. —Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 22 Mar. 2026

The Brassy Broads are available for bookings at private parties and events. —Barbara Bry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026

The Coachella booking also places them on one of the most visible festival stages in the world, positioning the comeback for crossover attention well beyond the existing K-pop fanbase. —Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 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.