tollbooth

noun

toll·​booth ˈtōl-ˌbüth 

: a booth (as on a highway or bridge) where tolls are paid

Examples of tollbooth in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The changes coincide with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission’s Richmond-San Rafael Bridge Forward project, which plans to replace tollbooths on the Richmond side with an open tolling system. —Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 8 Aug. 2025

Mather helped rid the Grand Canyon of tacky profiteers like Ralph Cameron who had gotten rich off rent-seeking tourist traps like Indian Gardens and the hiker’s tollbooth erected at the top of Bright Angel Trail. —Tom Zoellner, AZCentral.com, 25 July 2025

Again, none of our tollbooths are staffed all hours, year-round. —Dave Boucher, Freep.com, 18 July 2025

The Royals said fans can make payments at tollbooths at Gates 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. Rideshare Fans who arrive via an Uber, Lyft or other type of rideshare, the pickup line is in Lot A. Flags will be visible for those using that option. —Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English tolbothe, tollbothe tollbooth, town hall, jail, from tol, toll toll + bothe booth

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for tollbooth

• bluetooth
• forsooth
• sawtooth
• tolbooth
• uncouth
• untruth
• vermouth
• luth
• muth
• sleuth
• sooth
• tooth

Kids Definition

tollbooth

noun

toll·​booth ˈtōl-ˌbüth 

: a booth where tolls are paid