What does reservable mean?
Reservable is an adjective meaning that something can be reserved, booked, or set aside for a particular person, use, or time. It is especially common in contexts involving hotels, restaurants, venues, transport, property, and appointments. A reservable room may still be unoccupied, but it can be held for a named guest or booked for a future date. The word is useful because it distinguishes availability for future allocation from something that has already been reserved. For example, a table described as reservable has not necessarily been booked, but one can secure it in advance through a restaurant, travel service, or online platform. The term is generally neutral in tone and is more typical of commercial and professional communication than of informal conversation.
adjectiveCapable of being reserved or booked for use, purchase, or appointment in advance.
- Capable of being reserved, booked, or set aside for a particular person, use, or time.
"The entire venue is reservable for private events."
"The venue is reservable for private events."
"Seats for the performance are reservable through the official website."
Reservable is what turns flexibility into a plan: a resource you can hold without having to own it.
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.
Where does reservable come from?
Reservable was formed in English by adding the suffix -able to reserve. Reserve comes through Old French reserver from Latin reservare, a combination of re- and servare, meaning “to keep back” or “save.” Related English words include reservation, reserved, reservoir, and preserve.
How reservable is actually used
Neutral and broadly professional, especially in travel, hospitality, events, and commerce. It commonly describes something that can be held for a customer in advance.
Easily confused with reservable
Reserved can mean already booked or set aside for someone, whereas reservable means available to be reserved.