booth

noun \ ˈbüth , especially British ˈbüt͟h \

Updated on: 12 Apr 2018

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

His booth was filled with dozens of his paintings of superheroes and other pop culture figures — Black Panther, Mr. Spock and Iron Man included — all meditating in full uniforms, viewed from behind in a monk-like cross-legged pose.

— peter hartlaub, San Francisco Chronicle, "Silicon Valley Comic Con, filled with costumes and comics, takes a Zen approach," 8 Apr. 2018
At home in the booth The final minutes of a 14-7 Royals loss to the White Sox are exactly as awful as that football score implies.

— sam mellinger, kansascity, "A day with Denny Matthews for his 50th KC Royals opener | The Kansas City Star," 29 Mar. 2018
According to Sporting News, both networks were reportedly willing to pay Manning $10 million per year to be in the booth.

— matthew vantryon, Indianapolis Star, "Peyton Manning turns down ESPN and Fox broadcast opportunities," 27 Mar. 2018
Despite their tiny booth at Salone del Mobile, the team received lots of attention.

— damon johnstun, OregonLive.com, "Quietly elegant office chairs come home: An interview with Jeannette Altherr (photos)," 22 Mar. 2018
Eagle, who is calling his first Sweet 16 game on television filling in for the recovering Verne Lundquist, will be joined in the booth by longtime broadcast partner and one-time Sixers guard Jim Spanarkel.

— rob tornoe, Philly.com, "NCAA Tournament: CBS's Ian Eagle talks Villanova, going viral after interview with his son," 21 Mar. 2018
Meet and mingle over drinks and light appetizers and visit booths to try new products from members of the Workbar community.

— margeaux sippell, BostonGlobe.com, "Business agenda," 19 Mar. 2018
Ken Singleton, who has been an analyst and play-by-play announcer on Yankees telecasts for MSG and the YES Network since 1997, announced Monday on Twitter that 2018 will be his final year in the booth.

— peter botte, baltimoresun.com, "Former Orioles great Ken Singleton leaving Yankees broadcast booth after 2018 season," 12 Mar. 2018
Orlando Chili Cook-off: Get ready to visit more than 100 chili booths at this festival, which also boasts live music, interactive games, a kid’s zone and more.

— lauren delgado, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Mark your calendar with some foodie events," 25 Jan. 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