reservation — an arrangement to have something (such as a seat, room, or table) held for one's use
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an arrangement to have something (such as a seat, room, or table) held for one's use
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌrezərˈveɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- My restaurant reservation got mixed up and they gave our table to a couple who brought their pet parrot.
- She accepted the job offer without reservation.
- I made a reservation for two at the new sushi restaurant, but I have reservations about eating raw fish.
reservation
NOUN[/ˌrezərˈveɪʃən/]
an arrangement to have something (such as a seat, room, or table) held for one's use
an arrangement to have something (such as a seat, room, or table) held for one's use
Their vacation conversation blooms at every reservation!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'reservatio', derived from 'reservare' meaning 'to keep back' or 'to set aside', composed of 're-' (back) and 'servare' (to keep or preserve).
Breakdown
re- (back) + serve (keep/preserve) + -ation (noun suffix) = reservation
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My restaurant reservation got mixed up and they gave our table to a couple who brought their pet parrot.”
“She accepted the job offer without reservation.”
“I made a reservation for two at the new sushi restaurant, but I have reservations about eating raw fish.”
“The wildlife reservation is home to over 200 species of birds.”
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