- present participle of book.
booking
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
An investigation was launched after police received a report that a member of staff working for an MP had allegedly made unauthorised purchases through a travel booking system, the Metropolitan Police previously said.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
"Oslo has seen booking growth of 154 percent year-over-year, Helsinki 124 percent... Those numbers tell me that travellers are actively looking beyond the traditional summer hotspots," said the expert and founder of Coolcation Adventures.
From Barron's ● Jul. 26, 2026
A family's first instinct when summer is approaching may be to look at booking a trip abroad, but rising costs and travel expenses mean a holiday isn't feasible for everyone.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
Looking ahead, bookings for the busy summer period remain a little behind last year, although many customers are still booking close to departure.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
He would have to speak with the manager of the theater about booking such dull fare.
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
Check what your insurance policy says about flights, accommodation or trip bookings first.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
Clients didn’t place any bookings for the Rafale as expected, but ordered 23 Falcon jets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
"The final outcome for FY26 remains dependent on the important remaining bookings, as well as fuel prices, which continue to be volatile," the carrier said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
I think we only had a couple days in between bookings.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
His for Estha alone, because Chacko had gone to see about the bookings at the Hotel Sea Queen.
From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy
