Added 9 October 2026
reservation
/ˌɹɛz.ɚˈveɪ.ʃən/ noun
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about reservation at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- A district that is reserved for particular purpose.
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A statement that limits or restricts some claim.
he recommended her without any reservations
- An unstated doubt that prevents you from accepting something wholeheartedly.
Origin
From Middle French reservation, equivalent to reserve + -ation.
From Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org (CC BY-SA)