reserve
A restriction.
Noun 4 meanings
A restriction.
“The book is on reserve.”
That which is reserved or kept back, as for future use.
“New oil reserves are continuously being discovered, but not as fast as the existing ones are running out.”
Something initially kept back for later use in recreation.
In exhibitions, a distinction indicating that the recipient will get a prize in the event of another person being disqualified.
Verb 3 meanings
To keep back; to retain.
“We reserve the right to make modifications.”
To keep in store for future or special use.
“This cake is reserved for the guests!”
To book in advance; to make a reservation for.
“I reserved a table for us at the best restaurant in town.”
Etymology
From Old French reserver, from Latin reservō (“to reserve, retain”).
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RESERVE at a glance
RESERVE has 7 letters and scores 10 points in Scrabble (R 1 + E 1 + S 1 + E 1 + R 1 + V 4 + E 1) and 11 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #2,440 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.
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