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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Wynn reports that many Connoisseur classes sell out quickly, with waitlists and guests booking trips specifically around new offerings. Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026 Sha'Carri Richardson, an Olympic gold medalist and one of the world's fastest women on the track, was arrested Thursday in Florida and accused of driving over 100 mph, according to jail booking records. Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 30 Jan. 2026 Similar to a loyalty program, these are extras that come with booking stays, flight, rental cars, ground transportation and attractions. Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026 The mugshot, which is from 2020, is included in a police booking form. Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for booking

Word History

First Known Use

1790, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 8 Feb. 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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