booking

Definition

  • noun: an arrangement for a person or group (such as a singer or band) to perform at a particular place
  • noun: the act of one that 'books'

Examples

  • Our hotel register shows no 'booking' [=('US' more commonly) 'reservation'] for you.

  • Advance 'booking' [=('US' more commonly) 'reservation'] is required.

  • The comedian missed some 'bookings' because of illness.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) ...a barge to Cuba, and a small, dirty canoe to Miami. We all knew it would be dangerous. And what are we supposed to do when we get to America? I can get you bookings. I know the biggest man in show business. Bob Hope?! Bigger. Ready? (..)
    2003 Big Fish