plural booths
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
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
An annual celebratory event to commemorate the holiday, featuring a special live musical performance by Bobby Blackmon & The B3 Band, family-friendly games and activities, community resource booths, food/beverage/merchandise vendors, and more.
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Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 June 2025
The clip for the series shows singers secluded from one another in individual booths, listening to one another and having to weigh musical compatibility, connection, chemistry and merit without seeing anyone face to face.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2025
Attendees can explore eco-conscious vendor booths, hear from local sustainability experts during a live speaker panel, and take part in engaging DIY workshops.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 June 2025
The Compton multi-talent shared a short video of himself posing in front of a DJ booth with the Apple Music logo on the front.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 11 June 2025
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Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 June 2025
The clip for the series shows singers secluded from one another in individual booths, listening to one another and having to weigh musical compatibility, connection, chemistry and merit without seeing anyone face to face.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2025
Attendees can explore eco-conscious vendor booths, hear from local sustainability experts during a live speaker panel, and take part in engaging DIY workshops.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 June 2025
The Compton multi-talent shared a short video of himself posing in front of a DJ booth with the Apple Music logo on the front.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 11 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for booth
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“Booth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/booth. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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booth
noun
plural booths
ˈbüt͟hz
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
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 2biographical 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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