Reservation

Pronunciation: /ˌrɛzərˈveɪʃən/

Definitions of reservation

noun the action of reserving something

Example Sentences

A1 I made a reservation at the restaurant for two people.

A2 She called to cancel her hotel reservation due to a family emergency.

B1 The airline lost our reservation, so we had to find another flight.

B2 I always double-check my reservation details to make sure everything is correct before my trip.

C1 The hotel confirmed our reservation and upgraded us to a suite for free.

C2 Due to a mix-up in reservations, we were given a private dining room for our anniversary dinner.

Examples of reservation in a Sentence

formal I would like to make a reservation for two at your restaurant for this Saturday evening.

informal Hey, can you book a table for me and my friend at that new restaurant on Friday night?

slang I need to snag a spot at that popular brunch place for Sunday morning.

figurative Making a reservation in advance is like securing your spot in line for a popular event.

Grammatical Forms of reservation

• past tense: reserved
• plural: reservations
• comparative: more reserved
• superlative: most reserved
• present tense: reserve
• future tense: will reserve
• perfect tense: have reserved
• continuous tense: is reserving
• singular: reservation
• positive degree: reserved
• infinitive: to reserve
• gerund: reserving
• participle: reserved

Origin and Evolution of reservation

First Known Use: 1500 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'reservation' originated from the Latin word 'reservare', meaning 'to keep back'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the act of keeping something back or reserving something for a specific purpose, the meaning of 'reservation' has evolved to also include the act of booking or reserving a place or service in advance.