Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
overbooked
verb
/ˌoʊvərˈbʊkt/
Definition
To sell more tickets or reservations than are available.
Examples
- Due to the flight being overbooked, some passengers were offered a hotel stay.
- The hotel was overbooked, leaving several guests without rooms.
- They decided to overbook the event, anticipating some cancellations.
Meaning
When a service provider, like an airline or hotel, accepts more bookings than they can accommodate, resulting in potential issues for customers.
Synonyms
- overbook
- oversell
- overreserve
