tollhouse

noun

toll·house | \ˈtōl-ˌhau̇s

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Definition of tollhouse

(Entry 1 of 2)

: a house or booth where tolls are taken

Toll House

trademark

Definition of Toll House (Entry 2 of 2)

—used for cookies containing chocolate morsels

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First Sunday of each month (except during winter) open to visit 1825 Free Meeting House and tollhouse that serve as history museum. — Luann Gibbs, Cincinnati.com, "Fun and free things to do this weekend in Cincinnati," 3 May 2018 Story continues below Curry-Bidwell Bar State Park, site of a historic bridge and tollhouse, was a popular summer swimming destination before the area was flooded for Lake Oroville. — Ryan Sabalow And Dale Kasler, sacbee, "After decades of shattered expectations at Lake Oroville, can residents trust state?," 15 May 2017 Story continues below Curry-Bidwell Bar State Park, site of a historic bridge and tollhouse, was a popular summer swimming destination before the area was flooded for Lake Oroville. — Ryan Sabalow And Dale Kasler, sacbee.com, "After decades of shattered expectations at Lake Oroville, can residents trust state?," 15 May 2017

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tollhouse

noun

English Language Learners Definition of tollhouse

: a building where you pay a toll to use a road or bridge

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