PNR
Abbreviation with 2 meanings
| Stands for | Passenger Name Record |
|---|---|
| Meanings | 2 |
| Categories | Transportation & Travel, Sports |
| Also written | PnR |
PNR has two meanings. It stands for Passenger Name Record (rail and transit) or Pick-and-roll (basketball).
Meanings of PNR at a glance
| # | PNR stands for | Context |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Passenger Name Record | Transportation & Travel › Rail and Transit |
| 2 | Pick-and-roll | Sports › Basketball |
1. Passenger Name Record
Transportation & Travel · Rail and Transit Abbreviations
Booking record holding a traveler's itinerary, name, contact details and ticket information, identified by a reference code. Airlines use a six-character alphanumeric record locator, while Indian Railways prints a 10-digit PNR number on every ticket.
Example: Check your PNR status on the app before leaving for the station; it may have moved from waitlist to confirmed.
Airline PNRs are created in global distribution systems such as Amadeus and Sabre, and travelers use the locator to manage bookings and check in. In India, "PNR status" is one of the most searched travel phrases because it shows whether a waitlisted ticket has been confirmed. Governments collect PNR data from airlines for security screening.
2. Pick-and-roll (PnR)
Sports · Basketball Abbreviations
Two-player play in which a teammate sets a screen (the pick) for the ball handler and then cuts to the basket (the roll) for a pass. It is the most common action in modern basketball offenses.
Example: They ran a high PnR on nearly every possession in the fourth quarter.
John Stockton and Karl Malone of the Utah Jazz are the classic pick-and-roll pair. Variations include the pick-and-pop, in which the screener steps out for a jump shot. Defenses respond with switching, hedging or "drop" coverage.
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