We'd like to reserve a window seat - 英语词汇详解

Meaning 1：book a window seat (We'd like to reserve a window seat)

We'd like to reserve a window seat 🔊

/wiːd laɪk tə rɪˈzɜːrv ə ˈwɪndoʊ siːt/

phrase

To ask in advance to save a seat next to the window for you, usually in a restaurant or on a plane.

book a window seat 🔊

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/bʊk ə ˈwɪndoʊ siːt/

phrase

To request in advance that a seat next to the window be saved for you, typically on a plane or in a restaurant.

📁 Category：Transportation & Travel 🔖 Level：Beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

'Reserve' from Latin 'reservare' (to keep back); 'window seat' is a seat by the window.

💡 Mnemonic

Think 'Reserve + Window = Best View'. Picture yourself calling to save that spot next to the glass.

📖 Example

I called the new Italian restaurant ahead of time to reserve a window seat so we could enjoy the view of the garden while eating. 🔊 I called the new Italian restaurant ahead of time to reserve a window seat so we could enjoy the view of the garden while eating.

🔗 Collocations

reserve a window seat on a plane – to book a seat next to the window on an aircraft

ask for a window seat – to request a seat by the window

book a window table – to reserve a dining table next to a window

🔄 Synonyms

book a window seat (phrase) – To arrange in advance to have a seat next to the window

secure a window seat (phrase) – To obtain a guarantee of a window seat

request a window seat (phrase) – To ask for a seat by the window

🚫 Antonyms

book an aisle seat (phrase) – To reserve a seat next to the aisle instead of the window

choose a middle seat (phrase) – To select a seat between two others, away from the window

📖 Cultural Story

In aviation and dining, reserving a window seat became common in the 20th century for better views or privacy, especially on planes where window seats are highly requested.