tollbooth

[tohl-boo th]

tollbooth Definition

a booth, as on a highway or bridge, where a toll is collected.

Using tollbooth: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tollbooth" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The tollbooth was unmanned, so we had to pay the toll at the next exit.

• Example

  The tollbooth operator gave us a receipt for the toll.

• Example

  The tollbooth was congested with traffic during rush hour.

tollbooth Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for tollbooth

• tollgate
• tollhouse
• plaza

Phrases with tollbooth

• man the tollbooth

  to work as an attendant in a tollbooth

  Example

  He used to man the tollbooth on the highway before he retired.

• tollbooth operator

  a person who works in a tollbooth and collects tolls from drivers

  Example

  The tollbooth operator was very polite and helpful.

• tollbooth fee

  the amount of money that must be paid to pass through a tollbooth

  Example

  The tollbooth fee for this bridge is $5.

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Summary: tollbooth in Brief

A 'tollbooth' [tohl-boo th] is a booth where a toll is collected, usually found on highways or bridges. It can be manned or unmanned, and the tollbooth fee varies depending on the location. Phrases like 'man the tollbooth' and 'tollbooth operator' refer to the people who work in the tollbooth.