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What Time Is the Reservation For? Meaning & Usage
Meaning 1：ask about booking time (What time is the reservation for?)
What time is the reservation for?
/wʌt taɪm ɪz ðə ˌrɛzərˈveɪʃən fɔr/
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A common question to ask about the specific time that something has been booked.
ask about booking time
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/æsk əˈbaʊt ˈbʊkɪŋ taɪm/
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This phrase is a common question used to inquire about the specific time when a reservation (e.g., at a restaurant, hotel) has been made.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
'Reservation' from Latin 'reservare' (keep back). This phrase inquires about a booking's time.
💡 Mnemonic
Think 'reserve' + 'time' = asking for the booked time. Imagine a clock with a reservation slip.
📖 Example
I called the restaurant to confirm, and the first thing they asked was, "What time is the reservation for?"
I called the restaurant to confirm, and the first question they asked was, "What time is the reservation for?"
🔗 Collocations
ask about a reservation time – to inquire about the specific time of a booking
confirm the reservation – to verify the details of a booking
make a reservation for a certain time – to book something at a specific hour
🔄 Synonyms
When is the reservation? (phr) – a direct question about the time of a booking
What time is the booking for? (phr) – an alternative way to ask about the reserved time
What time does the reservation start? (phr) – a question focusing on the starting time of a booking
🚫 Antonyms
no reservation needed (phr) – the opposite situation where a booking time is not required
📖 Cultural Story
In modern English, this phrase is standard in hospitality. When booking, confirming the time avoids confusion. It's a polite inquiry used in restaurants, hotels, and events worldwide.
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