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reservation

/ˌɹɛzəˈveɪʃən/noun

An arrangement made in advance to hold a hotel room, table, seat, or other service for you.

Example sentences

  • “I made a dinner reservation for four at seven o'clock.”
  • “We canceled our hotel reservation when the flight was delayed.”

A second sense means doubt: 'I have reservations about the plan'. In the US it also names land held by Native American nations.

Synonyms for reservation

  • booking

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