Reservation Definition

reservation
noun
  1. a district that is reserved for particular purpose
  2. a statement that limits or restricts some claim; "he recommended her without any reservations"
  3. an unstated doubt that prevents you from accepting something wholeheartedly
  4. the act of reserving (a place or passage) or engaging the services of (a person or group); "wondered who had made the booking"
  5. the written record or promise of an arrangement by which accommodations are secured in advance
  6. something reserved in advance (as a hotel accommodation or a seat on a plane etc.)
  7. the act of keeping back or setting aside for some future occasion

"Reservation" in song lyrics

See how reservation is used in real songs:

  • "A thought of reservation"
    A.L.T. and the Lost Civilization — One Little Indian
  • "never amateur check the calender let's make a reservation"
    Binary Star f/ Brenda J — The Evolution of Man
  • "Yeah! You gone need a reservation"
    DJ Suss One f/ French Montana, Jadakiss, Lloyd Banks, Floyd Mayweather Jr., Junior Reid — Champion

Usage tips for "reservation"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "reservation" 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 reservation to find words that pair well.

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