booth

noun \ ˈbüth , especially British ˈbüt͟h \

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

More than 300,000 visitors are expected to check out the 400 vendor booths featuring arts and crafts, food and commercial goods, as well as a carnival and two stages with live entertainment.

— dan kelly, kansascity, "KC events Aug. 31-Sept. 6: American Royal barbecue, Irish fest, Santa-Cali-Gon Days," 29 Aug. 2017
Organizers of the 12th annual Art Affaire in Milford can see it now: Four large white tents rippling in the autumn breeze amid booths of colorful paintings, jewelry, mosaics and baskets.

— jeanne houck, Cincinnati.com, "New event tents stake their claim at Milford's Art Affaire," 29 Aug. 2017
Soaring ceilings and white leather booths over more excitement than the menu: Black cod arrives expertly poached, but its curry sauce tastes like creamer.

— garrett snyder, Los Angeles Magazine, "4 New Restaurants to Try Right Now," 28 Aug. 2017
The piece also includes a working phone booth, where visitors can call the number 1-866-WYECLIPSE.

— ben panko, Smithsonian, "Relive the Great American Eclipse With Art That’s Out of This World," 25 Aug. 2017
Seating is at counters, booths or against a banquette where tables are easily merged to accommodate impromptu groups that might be unwinding from the workday, or extending it.

— providence cicero, The Seattle Times, "The all-day Café Hitchcock is poised for success," 16 Aug. 2017
Comments also are welcome at TARC's booth at the Kentucky State Fair Aug. 17-27 in the south wing of the Kentucky Exposition Center and at WorldFest on the Belvedere Sept. 1-4.

— sheldon s. shafer, The Courier-Journal, "TARC seeks ideas on planned use of smart cards to board buses," 1 Aug. 2017
The opening marks Vongerichten's return to London after a 15-year hiatus and the restaurant was already bustling just a few days in, with chef Nobu Matsuhisa of Nobu fame ensconced in a corner booth.

— emily selter, Town & Country, "Jean-Georges Vongerichten Dishes on Social Media, Donald Trump, and his Favorite Foods," 1 Aug. 2017
Prior to the event, there will be music, prizes and vendor booths.

— Post-Tribune, "Community calendar," 21 July 2017

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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

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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