When booking flights, I decided the easiest way would be to fly to Beijing first, then get the train to complete my journey.
Source: tatoeba (775591)
Booking
/ˈbʊkɪŋ/
Synonyms for "booking" (59 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (12)
Noun(8 words)
Strong matches (18)
Related words (29)
Noun(7 words)
inventoryinglistingloggingmatriculationpickupplaying engagementpostingpreengagementrecord keepingrecordationrecordingregisterregistrationregistryreservationretainmentrunstandtabulationtaking on
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Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: engagement, reservation, a book, appearance, appointing.
- Sentence evidence is available for booking, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse, moby, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "booking".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "booking"
Keep "booking" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "booking" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "booking", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "booking" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
12 entriesMore specific
13 entriesarrest bookingcar rental bookingconcert bookingconference room bookingcredit entryexpense bookingflight bookinghotel bookingjail bookingrevenue bookingspeaking engagementtable bookingtheatre booking
Collocations
8 entriesadvance bookingbooking confirmationbooking referencebooking systemflight bookinghotel bookingonline bookingtable booking
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
5 entriesSample sentences
11 total sentences available.
Another advantage of shopping and booking online is that people can receive the product or a confirmation of the service they requested directly at home, but there is the risk of not receiving what is requested.
Source: tatoeba (1149151)
The growth of online shopping and booking has greatly improved life for the consumers.
Source: tatoeba (1149156)
Shopping and booking online can be very useful because people can find everything they need directly from their houses.
Source: tatoeba (1149174)
Showing 4 of 11 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "booking"?
Closest matches include engagement, reservation, a book, appearance, appointing.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "booking"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.