booking

noun

book·​ing ˈbu̇-kiŋ How to pronounce booking (audio)
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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Because untreated alcohol withdrawal can be fatal, Cervantes Conejo was assessed during the booking process to determine if he should be placed on the jail’s withdrawal protocol, which involves medication and monitoring. Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 May 2025 Last season, Jackson picked up 10 bookings from 44 appearances in all competitions. Simon Johnson, New York Times, 12 May 2025 Many of these performers would undoubtedly relish the chance to shine on an all-women's PLE stage, making compelling booking crucial. Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025 Until that changes, Penta should continue to be featured prominently and protected by the booking. Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025 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 22 May. 2025.

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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