reservation
A reservation is an arrangement you make in advance to keep a seat, a table, or a room for yourself. It ensures that you have a place when you arrive at a hotel, restaurant, or on a train.
Examples
3 of 5I have a reservation for two people at 7 PM tonight.
I have a booked table for two people at 7 PM tonight.
We would like to confirm your reservation for the presidential suite.
We want to check that your booking for the best room is correct.
I'll make a reservation for us at the new pizza place.
I will call and save a table for us at the new pizza place.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of the 'RE' in REservation as 'RE-serving' a table just for you.
Quick Quiz
I would like to make a ____ for a double room for two nights, please.
Correct!
The correct answer is: reservation
Examples
I have a reservation for two people at 7 PM tonight.
everydayI have a booked table for two people at 7 PM tonight.
We would like to confirm your reservation for the presidential suite.
formalWe want to check that your booking for the best room is correct.
I'll make a reservation for us at the new pizza place.
informalI will call and save a table for us at the new pizza place.
The reservation of travel funds must be approved by the department.
academicThe act of keeping travel money aside needs permission from the office.
Please cancel the hotel reservation for our CEO immediately.
businessPlease stop the hotel booking for our manager right now.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
under the name
using a specific person's name for the booking
hold a reservation
to keep the booking active for someone
without reservation
completely or without any doubts
Often Confused With
Preservation is about protecting nature or old things; reservation is about booking a seat or room.
Usage Notes
Use 'make a reservation' when you are the person booking, and 'have a reservation' when you arrive at the place.
Common Mistakes
Learners often say 'make a book' instead of 'make a reservation' or 'make a booking'.
Memory Tip
Think of the 'RE' in REservation as 'RE-serving' a table just for you.
Word Origin
From the Latin word 'reservare', which means to keep back or save for later.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In many countries, it is very important to make a reservation for popular restaurants on Friday or Saturday nights.
Quick Quiz
I would like to make a ____ for a double room for two nights, please.
Correct!
The correct answer is: reservation
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