without a reservation — without booking in advance; without hesitation or doubt
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: without booking in advance; without hesitation or doubt
Pronunciation (IPA): /wɪðˈaʊt ə ˌrezərˈveɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- The restaurant was full, but we tried to get a table without a reservation anyway.
- I can recommend this movie without a reservation - it's absolutely fantastic!
- He showed up at the wedding without a reservation, literally and figuratively.
without a reservation
NOUN[/wɪðˈaʊt ə ˌrezərˈveɪʃən/]
without booking in advance; without hesitation or doubt
a young couple walks confidently through the restaurant entrance without stopping to check anything on their phones. They approach the hostess stand with relaxed smiles and open body language. The hostess looks slightly surprised but welcomes them warmly despite their lack of advance planning. The couple gestures naturally as they request a table, showing no hesitation or uncertainty about their spontaneous dinner decision. Other diners can be seen enjoying their meals in the background, creating a warm restaurant atmosphere. acting without booking in advance and without hesitation or doubt
Without a reservation at the station, she starts her vacation!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Reservation derives from Latin reservare (to keep back, preserve), combining re- (again) and servare (to guard, keep). When paired with without, the phrase means without holding back or without doubt, expressing complete agreement or acceptance without mental reservations.
Breakdown
re- (again, back) + servare (to guard, keep, preserve). The phrase without a reservation uses the negation without to indicate the absence of held-back doubts or conditions.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The restaurant was full, but we tried to get a table without a reservation anyway.”
“I can recommend this movie without a reservation - it's absolutely fantastic!”
“He showed up at the wedding without a reservation, literally and figuratively.”
“She supported her friend's crazy business idea without a reservation, which was either very loyal or very foolish.”
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