Definition of booth
booths
play \ˈbüthz, ˈbüths\1 : a temporary shelter for livestock or field workers
2a : a stall or stand (as at a fair) for the sale or exhibition of goodsb (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 boothc : 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
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Each was advertised beforehand and geared toward local interests — things like Mexican food, pizza, photo booths, and cornhole – at a cost of between $700 and $3,000.
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Sarah was a big supporter of Planned Parenthood, and there was pushback [against their booths] in certain parts of America.
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Local artists and vendors will be selling their art and will have a face painting booth.
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Carnival rides/games: Tickets for carnival rides and games can be purchased at booths inside the park.
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Features juried artists, festival food, children’s fun zone, games raffles, food, silent auction, history display, pet contest, beer booth and fireworks (10 p.m. Tuesday).
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There are discussion panels, workshops, demonstrations, model building, video game tournaments, fan meet ups, and art and merchandise booths by 50 vendors and artists.
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A registration booth will be set up directly outside the attraction site.
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Activities will include live entertainment, music, a rock wall, booths and a bounce house.
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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
Other Audio Recording Terms
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playDefinition 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
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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
playDefinition of booth for English Language Learners
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: a partially enclosed area or a small and usually temporary building where things are sold or displayed or services are provided
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: a small area that is enclosed in order to provide privacy for one person
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: an enclosed area for some kinds of workers that provides shelter and keeps them separated from the public
BOOTH Defined for Kids
booth
playDefinition of booth for Students
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\ˈbüthz\1 : partly enclosed area or small building used for a particular purpose a ticket booth
2 : table in a restaurant between two benches with high backs
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See words that rhyme with booth Spanish Central: Translation of booth Nglish: Translation of booth for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of booth for Arabic speakers
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