reservation

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˌrɛzəˈveɪʃən/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˌrɛzɚˈveɪʃən/

Noun

Singular reservation

Plural reservations

1. The act of reserving or withholding something.
2. Something that is withheld or reserved.
3. (usually plural) A hesitation.

   I have reservations about telling him what I did. I'm afraid he'll break up with me if he knows.

4. Land given to Native American people by the United States government.
5. If you make a reservation, you reserve or pay for a room or seat in advance to be sure that the room or seat will be available for you when you get there.

   They made a reservation at the restaurant.

6. (UK) The area which separates opposite lanes of traffic on a divided road; a median or divider on a road.

Related words

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