booth

noun

ˈbüth How to pronounce booth (audio)
 especially British  ˈbüt͟h
plural booths ˈbüt͟hz How to pronounce booth (audio)
ˈbüths
1
: a temporary shelter for livestock or field workers
2
a
: a stall or stand (as at a fair) for the sale or exhibition of goods
b(1)
: a small enclosure affording privacy for one person at a time
a telephone booth
polling booths
(2)
: a small enclosure that isolates its occupant especially from patrons or customers
a ticket booth
(3)
: an isolated enclosure used in sound recording or in broadcasting
a radio booth
c
: an enclosed seating area (as in a restaurant) consisting typically of a table placed between two high-backed benches

Examples of booth in a Sentence

A local sheep farmer has a booth at the county fair and is selling wool yarn. We got hot dogs at one of the food booths. They sat at a booth next to the window.
Recent Examples on the Web Fleming loves the shot of the pair kissing across their booth with a banana split between them. Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 7 Mar. 2024 Established firms with government space contracts, like Boeing and Lockheed Martin Corp. set up booths at career fairs to explain their programs and benefits. Aashna Shah, Fortune, 20 Mar. 2024 During these events, find specialty food booths and limited-time entertainment like stage shows, parades, and musical performances. Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 19 Mar. 2024 The space features brick archways lined with colorful lights, alcoves adorned with murals and large booths plus bar seating. The Arizona Republic, 18 Mar. 2024 The day after the Grammys, Fletcher sits at a booth in a cafe behind the Hollywood Hills sipping a peppermint tea, manifesting a nomination for herself in the future, and reflecting on some of the most vulnerable times in her life. Waiss Aramesh, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2024 The dining room is warm and inviting, decorated with semicircular green booths, ribs of wood across the ceiling and half-moon windows, the sort of place that’s as good for date night as a business meal as a family reunion. Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 8 Mar. 2024 In addition to the extensive display of recreational vehicles, attendees can explore booths from industry exhibitors featuring the latest RV gear and accessories. Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 7 Mar. 2024 Vendors sold tacos and ice cream out of carts, souvenirs from small booths. Jared Lemus, The Atlantic, 9 Mar. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English bothe, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse būth booth; akin to Old English būan to dwell — more at bower

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of booth was in the 13th century

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Cite this Entry

“Booth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/booth. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

booth

noun
plural booths ˈbüt͟hz How to pronounce booth (audio)
ˈbüths
1
: a covered stand for selling or displaying goods (as at a fair or exhibition) or for providing services
information booth
2
: a small enclosure giving privacy for one person
voting booth
telephone booth
3
: a section of a restaurant consisting of a table between two high-backed benches

Biographical Definition

Booth 1 of 2

biographical name (1)

ˈbüth How to pronounce Booth (audio)
 chiefly British  ˈbüt͟h
family of American actors: Junius Brutus 1796–1852 b in England and his sons Edwin Thomas 1833–1893 and John Wilkes 1838–1865 assassin of Lincoln

Booth

2 of 2

biographical name (2)

William 1829–1912 English founder of Salvation Army father of: William Bramwell 1856–1929 Salvation Army general; Ballington 1857–1940 founder of Volunteers of America; Evangeline Cory 1865–1950 Salvation Army general

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