plural reservations
1
: an arrangement to have something (such as a room, table, or seat) held for your use at a later time
We made dinner reservations at the restaurant for 6 o'clock.
I have a hotel reservation.
2
: a feeling of doubt or uncertainty about something
My only reservation about buying the car was its high price.
—often pluralShe had reservations about changing jobs.
He supported her decision without reservation. [=he completely supported her decision]
3
: an area of land in the U.S. that is kept separate as a place for Native Americans to live
a Navajo reservation
4
US
: an area of land on which hunting animals is not allowed
a wildlife reservation [=reserve]
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“Reservation.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/reservation. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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