booth

noun \ ˈbüth , especially British ˈbüt͟h \

|Updated on: 20 Jun 2018

Examples: booth in a Sentence

Definition of booth

plural booths play \ˈbüt͟hz, 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

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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 of booth from the Web

In addition to an evening noted for delicious creations, attractions will include silent and live auctions, music by Boise Straight Ahead Jazz Big Band, and People's Choice awards for favorite food item and beverage, and best decorated booth.

— michelle jenkins, idahostatesman, "Take your taste buds on a journey and support home-bound seniors at Culinary Walkabout," 16 June 2018
Some commenters remembered the early days of the festival and described recent festivals as too commercial with relatively high booth entry costs.

— karen zurawski, Houston Chronicle, "City steps forward to organize Katy festival after chamber bows out," 15 June 2018
Visitors to the mall will see a sneak peek of Toy Story Land concept art and be able to hop into an interactive photo booth, according to BoxLunch.

— mike nolan, Daily Southtown, "Toy Story Land mall tour to make stop at Orland Square in Orland Park," 15 June 2018
The crash occurred at 7:06 a.m. June 3 on Florida’s Turnpike as a white Cadillac SUV driven by Stephen A. Dos Santos approached the toll booths in the northbound lanes.

— fredrick kunkle, Washington Post, "Passenger is ejected from vehicle in violent crash — and somehow lives to tell about it," 13 June 2018
Hanging around red curtains Those kissing booth curtains look a lot like the ones from High School Musical...

— victoria rodriguez, Seventeen, "5 Easter Eggs From "The Kissing Booth" That You Totally Missed," 13 June 2018
The bake sale booth will benefit annual scholarships and other community needs.

— Courant Community, "Community News For The Wethersfield Edition," 12 June 2018
You’ll be guided by Times historian Darrell Kunitomi, and see everything from the grand Globe Lobby, to television broadcast booths and the food section’s test kitchens.

— brittany martin, Los Angeles Magazine, "The Best Things to Do This Week in L.A.," 11 June 2018
Participants then converged on Capitol Mall for a festival that included musical entertainment and food, along with informational booths staffed by local organizations.

— kayla fitzgerald, sacbee, "Why Sac Pride parade is a place where participants 'can feel free and not judged'," 10 June 2018

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Origin and Etymology of booth

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

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First Known Use: 13th century

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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Other Audio Recording Terms

baffle, dub, fidelity, transcription, treble

Booth

biographical name \ ˈbüth , chiefly British ˈbüt͟h \

Definition of Booth

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

biographical name

Definition of Booth

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

BOOTH Defined for English Language Learners

booth

noun

Definition of booth for English Language Learners

: a partially enclosed area or a small and usually temporary building where things are sold or displayed or services are provided
: a small area that is enclosed in order to provide privacy for one person
: an enclosed area for some kinds of workers that provides shelter and keeps them separated from the public