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underbook

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To fail to book enough of something; not to sell as much of something as is required.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: ambitransitive

Examples

  • The concert hall was underbooked for most of the year and failed to make a profit.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From under- + book.