Reservation
An arrangement to have something kept for you, such as a room in a hotel or a table in a restaurant. It is a formal promise that a service will be available for you at a specific time.
Examples
3 of 5I'd like to make a reservation for two at 8 PM, please.
I want to book a table for two people for eight o'clock in the evening.
Please confirm your reservation by clicking the link in the email.
Please verify your booking by selecting the link sent to your electronic mail.
Did you get the reservation for tonight's dinner?
Did you call the restaurant to save us a spot for tonight?
Synonyms
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Reserve-A-Station' — you are reserving a spot or station for yourself.
Quick Quiz
I would like to ___ a reservation for a table of four.
Correct!
The correct answer is: make
Examples
I'd like to make a reservation for two at 8 PM, please.
everydayI want to book a table for two people for eight o'clock in the evening.
Please confirm your reservation by clicking the link in the email.
formalPlease verify your booking by selecting the link sent to your electronic mail.
Did you get the reservation for tonight's dinner?
informalDid you call the restaurant to save us a spot for tonight?
The study examines how online reservation systems impact small hotel revenue.
academicThe research looks at how web booking systems affect the money small hotels make.
Our corporate reservation includes access to the conference hall.
businessOur company's booking includes the use of the large meeting room.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
under the name
the name used for the booking
fully booked
no more reservations available
advance reservation
booking made early
Often Confused With
Preservation means keeping something safe from damage; reservation is for booking services.
Usage Notes
Use 'make a reservation' for the action of booking. It is commonly used for hotels, restaurants, and flights.
Common Mistakes
Learners often say 'do a reservation' instead of the correct 'make a reservation'.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Reserve-A-Station' — you are reserving a spot or station for yourself.
Word Origin
From Latin 'reservare', meaning 'to keep back' or 'save'.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In many Western countries, reservations are essential for popular restaurants on weekends.
Quick Quiz
I would like to ___ a reservation for a table of four.
Correct!
The correct answer is: make
Related Vocabulary
More Hospitality & Tourism words
Accommodation
B1A place to live, work, or stay in, especially when you are traveling. It refers to the physical building or room provided for guests.
Destination
B1The place where someone is going or where something is being sent or taken. In tourism, it refers to the final location of a traveler's trip.
Itinerary
B1A detailed plan or a list of the places you will visit on a journey, often including the times and dates of travel.
Excursion
B1A short journey or trip, especially one taken as a leisure activity. It is usually organized for a group of people and lasts for a day or less.
Amenities
B1Features or services that provide comfort, convenience, or pleasure. In a hotel, these might include a gym, a swimming pool, free Wi-Fi, or toiletries.
Reception
B1The area in a hotel, office, or hospital where guests or patients are greeted and registered when they first arrive.
Souvenir
B1Something that you buy or keep to remember a place you have visited on holiday or a special event.
Sightseeing
B1The activity of visiting interesting places, especially by people on holiday. It involves looking at famous buildings, landmarks, or scenery.
Recommendation
B1A suggestion or advice that someone or something is good and should be chosen. In tourism, it usually refers to advice about which hotels, restaurants, or places to visit.
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