book·ing
 /ˈbʊkıŋ/  noun  ,  pl   -ings
  1 : an arrangement for a person or group (such as a singer or band) to perform at a particular place
   [  count  ] She has several concert bookings this fall.
    The comedian missed some bookings because of illness.
   [  noncount  ] All booking is done by the band's manager.
  2 : an arrangement to have something (such as a room) held for your use at a later time
   [  count  ] Our hotel register shows no booking [=(US more commonly) reservation] for you.
    cruise ship bookings
   [  noncount  ] Advance booking [=(US more commonly) reservation] is required.
    booking fees
    a booking agent
  3 [  count  ] Brit, soccer : the act of officially recording the name of a player who has broken the rules in a game