reservation

Definition

  • noun: an arrangement to have something (such as a room, table, or seat) held for your use at a later time
  • noun: an act of 'reserving' something
  • often plural
  • synonyms: reserve, proviso, exception

Examples

  • He supported her decision 'without reservation'. [=he completely supported her decision]

  • My only 'reservation' about buying the car was its high price.

  • We made dinner 'reservations' at the restaurant for 6 o'clock.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Smart? Single. Welcome to the Hotel Splendid. Your name, sir? James Bond. You'll find the reservation under Beech. -Welcome, Mr. Bond. -You sign that, dear. You represent the Treasury. Thank you. Enjoy your stay. I will. Thank you. (..)
    2006 Casino Royale
  • (..) Security to car park. Absolutely incredible. Welcome to the Ocean Club, sir. Checking in? Yes. But it's a spur-of-the-moment thing, and I haven't got a reservation. Okay. -We have an ocean-view villa. -Perfect. Could you do me a favor? I was here last night... (..)
    2006 Casino Royale