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

Venues may see less bookings in the summer months Jones Willingham, the director of ticketing and marketing at Avondale Brewing Company in Birmingham, Alabama, says the summer concert season has become increasingly troublesome for outdoor music venues. —Alyssa Goldberg, USA TODAY, 15 Aug. 2024

Opulence has those perks, plus a private chauffeur transfer, a more generous baggage allowance, free booking changes, and access to an Apple Vision Pro headset. —Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2024

As such, their accessibility varies, too: while some may offer tours year-round, others may have set available times or require special booking; many require advanced ticket purchases rather than day-of admission at the door. —Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Aug. 2024

To qualify for the young adult discount, travelers must be between 18 and 23 years old at the time of booking. —Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 12 Aug. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1790, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing booking

• booking office

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.