reservation

Definitions

General English

  • noun the act of booking something, e.g. a seat or table

General Science

  • noun an area of land set aside for a special purpose

Commerce

  • noun an advance booking of a seat, table, or room

Law

  • noun the act of keeping something back

Travel

  • noun a request for a room, seat, table, etc. to be kept available for you
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