Definition of booking

The word "booking" originates from the Old English word "bōcian," meaning "to write in a book." This referred to the practice of recording information in a ledger or register, particularly for financial transactions. Over time, "booking" evolved to encompass the act of reserving something, such as a room at a hotel or a ticket for a show, as these reservations were often recorded in a book. Today, "booking" retains this meaning, referring to the process of securing something in advance.