Meaning & use

Rebooking

noun·Everyday

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The act of arranging a new reservation, appointment, or ticket to replace one that was canceled or missed.

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The airline offered free rebooking after the flight was canceled due to weather.

Rebooking a missed doctor's appointment sometimes means waiting weeks for the next opening.

A note on using this word

Airlines and hotels often distinguish "rebooking" fees from cancellation fees, since a rebooking keeps the customer's business rather than losing it.

Words with a similar meaning

rescheduling

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2. verb

To arrange a new reservation or ticket in place of one that was canceled.

The agent is rebooking passengers onto the next available flight.

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