Meaning of reservation
reservation means "a plan to keep a spot or space for someone or something."
reservation -
noun
booking, arrangement
▪We have a reservation at the restaurant.
▪We have a booking at the restaurant.
▪She made a reservation for a hotel room.
▪She made a booking for a hotel room.
Synonyms
▪ booking – arrangement
▪ appointment – arrangement
▪ arrangement – plan
▪ schedule – plan
Native pronunciation
reservation [ˌrɛz.ərˈveɪ.ʃən]
The noun has the stress on the third syllable "va," and sounds like "rez-er-vay-shun."
reservation
- Part of speech
Meanings of reservation by part of speech
▪ noun -
booking, arrangement
Changes in the part of speech for reservation
▪ reserve (verb) – to keep for later use
▪ reserved (adjective) – kept for later use
Common expressions of reservation by part of speech
▪ make a reservation – to book something
▪ confirm a reservation – to check a booking
▪ cancel a reservation – to stop a booking
▪ hold a reservation – to keep a booking
Differences between reservation and similar words
Difference in reservation, booking
Reservation is often used for formal settings, while booking is more general and can be informal.
reservation
booking
reservation in TOEIC
"reservation, booking" - often used in contexts like hotel bookings, restaurant reservations, or travel arrangements.
TOEIC Vocabulary Grammar
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, "reservation" is often used to mean "booking" or "appointment," and appears in phrases like "make a reservation" or "cancel a reservation."
reservation is a noun meaning "a booking or saved spot," while hesitation is a noun meaning "pause or uncertainty."
In TOEIC grammar questions, "reservation" requires attention to articles, prepositions, and the context of booking or saving a spot.
Idioms and expressions in the TOEIC
Words sharing the same root as reservation
Etymology of reservation
The word 'reservation' comes from the Latin 'reservare', meaning to keep back or save.
Word Structure
It has the prefix re (again), root serv (keep), and suffix ation (noun), meaning 'the act of keeping again'.
Words with the same root
The root of reservation is serv (keep). Words with the same root include conserve (to save), preserve (to protect), observe (to watch).
"reservation" can be remembered by thinking of "reserve," which means to save or keep something for later.
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