appointment-only

adjective

Meaning

Describing a service, event, or business that can only be accessed by customers who have previously scheduled a specific time.

Examples

This high-end salon operates on an appointment-only basis to ensure personalized service.
Due to high demand, the popular exhibition is now appointment-only on weekends.

Synonyms: scheduled, by appointment, pre-booked, reservation-based

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appointment-only

adjective

Pronunciation: əˈpɔɪntmənt ˈoʊnli

Definition

Describing a service, event, or business that can only be accessed by customers who have previously scheduled a specific time.

Examples

This high-end salon operates on an appointment-only basis to ensure personalized service.
Due to high demand, the popular exhibition is now appointment-only on weekends.

How to Use appointment-only

appointment-only basis (collocation): operating in a way that requires prior scheduling — "The boutique is strictly appointment-only basis to manage customer flow."
appointment-only service (collocation): a service that must be booked in advance — "We provide an appointment-only service for personalized styling advice."

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