Booking Definition & Meaning

booking
noun
  1. employment for performers or performing groups that lasts for a limited period of time; "the play had bookings throughout the summer"
  2. the act of reserving (a place or passage) or engaging the services of (a person or group); "wondered who had made the booking"

"Booking" in song lyrics

See how booking is used in real songs:

  • "I go do paperwork like Central Booking"
    Brick City Kids (The Artifacts) — Brick City Kids
  • "No evidence, gloves on, so no central booking"
    Buddha Monk — U Don't Want it With Us
  • "Catch a new cases; 1-800-COP-SHOT, Central Booking"
    Daddy Rose f/ 20 Grand Pikasoe, AZ, Amil, Saulhaudin — Welcome to Brooklyn

Usage tips for "booking"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "booking" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for booking to find words that pair well.

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