res·er·va·tion 
/ˌrɛzɚˈveɪʃən/ noun
plural res·er·va·tions /ˌrɛzɚˈveɪʃən/ noun 1 [count] : an arrangement to have something (such as a room, table, or seat) held for your use at a later time
▪ We made dinner reservations at the restaurant for 6 o'clock. ▪ I have a hotel reservation. 2 : a feeling of doubt or uncertainty about something [count] ▪ My only reservation about buying the car was its high price. — often plural ▪ She had reservations about changing jobs. [noncount] ▪ He supported her decision without reservation. [=he completely supported her decision] 3 [count] : an area of land in the U.S. that is kept separate as a place for Native Americans to live
▪ a Navajo reservation 4 [count] US : an area of land on which hunting animals is not allowed
▪ a wildlife reservation [=reserve]
▪ We made dinner reservations at the restaurant for 6 o'clock. ▪ I have a hotel reservation.
▪ a Navajo reservation
▪ a wildlife reservation [=reserve]
