To book
Example: She books a hotel room for the weekend
Definition
"To book" means to arrange or reserve accommodations, tickets, or services in advance. For example, when someone "books" a hotel room, they secure a place to stay by confirming the reservation ahead of time.
Etymology
The verb "to book" originates from the noun "book," which historically referred to a written record or ledger. The word evolved in the 19th century to mean making a formal entry or reservation, as if recording it in a book. Did you know? The idea of 'booking' something is like writing it down to hold it for you!
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"To book" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 116 commonly used words.
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