booth Definition
- 1a small temporary tent or structure at a market, fair, or exhibition, used for selling goods, providing information, or staging shows
- 2a small compartment or cubicle for one occupant in a public place, especially for a telephone or ticket seller
- 3a partly enclosed area on a ship, aircraft, or train for passengers or crew
Using booth: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "booth" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
I bought some handmade jewelry from a booth at the craft fair.
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The ticket booth at the movie theater was closed.
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She made a phone call from the phone booth on the corner.
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The captain's booth on the ship was spacious and comfortable.
booth Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for booth
Phrases with booth
Example
I cast my vote at the polling booth near my house.
a small, usually coin-operated booth equipped with a camera and film processor, used for taking photographs
Example
We took some silly photos in the photo booth at the amusement park.
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He made an urgent phone call from the telephone booth on the street corner.
Origins of booth
from Old Norse 'būth', meaning 'a shed or stall'
Summary: booth in Brief
A 'booth' [buːð] is a small temporary structure or compartment used for various purposes. It can be a tent or stall at a market, fair, or exhibition, a cubicle for a ticket seller or telephone, or a partly enclosed area on a ship, aircraft, or train. Examples include 'I bought some handmade jewelry from a booth at the craft fair.' and 'She made a phone call from the phone booth on the corner.'
