make a reservation — to arrange or book something in advance, especially a table at a restaurant or a room at a hotel
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to arrange or book something in advance, especially a table at a restaurant or a room at a hotel
Pronunciation (IPA): /meɪk ə ˌrezərˈveɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- My mom tried to make a reservation at the hottest restaurant in town, but they're booked until next Christmas.
- I forgot to make a reservation, so we ended up eating instant noodles for our anniversary dinner.
- You should make a reservation at least a week in advance for weekend dining.
make a reservation
VERB[/meɪk ə ˌrezərˈveɪʃən/]
to arrange or book something in advance, especially a table at a restaurant or a room at a hotel
to arrange or book something in advance, especially a table at a restaurant or a room at a hotel
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Reservation derives from Latin 'reservare', meaning 'to keep back' or 'to preserve'. The word evolved from the concept of setting something aside or preserving it for future use, eventually developing the modern sense of booking or securing something in advance.
Breakdown
re- (back, again) + servare (to keep, preserve, guard) = to keep back or set aside. The suffix -ation converts the verb into a noun denoting the act or result of reserving.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom tried to make a reservation at the hottest restaurant in town, but they're booked until next Christmas.”
“I forgot to make a reservation, so we ended up eating instant noodles for our anniversary dinner.”
“You should make a reservation at least a week in advance for weekend dining.”
“Can I make a reservation for four people at 7 PM tomorrow?”
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