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US/ˌrez.ərˈveɪ.ʃən/
UK/ˌrez.əˈveɪ.ʃən/
an arrangement to keep a table, room or seat for you; also a doubt about something
In context
I'd like to make a reservation for four people at seven o'clock.
The hotel had no record of our reservation, so we had to wait.
I have some reservations about hiring someone with no experience.
Words that go with reservation
verb + noun
- make a reservationYou need to make a reservation at least a week ahead.
- cancel a reservationWe had to cancel our reservation because of the storm.
- confirm a reservationPlease call the hotel to confirm your reservation.
noun + noun
- hotel reservationPrint your hotel reservation in case your phone dies.
- dinner reservationOur dinner reservation is at eight, so don't be late.
noun + preposition
- reservations aboutMany parents still have reservations about online classes.
adjective + noun
- serious reservationsSome experts have serious reservations about the new plan.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I'd like to order a table for two.Correct: I'd like to make a reservation for two.