booth
booth
Booth (noun) means a small stall used for displaying and selling goods. Example: “At the Christmas market, we bought hot chocolate from a little wooden booth.”
noun
1
A small stall used for displaying and selling goods.
"At the Christmas market, we bought hot chocolate from a little wooden booth."
"She rented a booth at the craft fair to sell her handmade jewelry."
"The trade show had booths from over a hundred different companies."
2
A small enclosed space just big enough for one person, such as a phone booth or voting booth.
"She stood in the photo booth and waited for the flash."
"He stepped into the booth to cast his vote in private."
"There used to be a phone booth on that corner before everyone had mobiles."
3
A table with high-backed bench seating on either side, common in diners and cafes.
"The waiter showed us to a cosy booth at the back of the diner."
"We grabbed a booth by the window and ordered burgers."
"The restaurant was full, so we had to wait for a booth to open up."
How to use booth
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small, separate space for one purpose — selling something, making a call privately, or sitting to eat.
Common pairings
a market booth
a phone booth
a corner booth
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Word forms
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- booths, beeth
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Etymology
From Middle English bothe, borrowed from an Old Norse word related to Old English "bud" (a dwelling) — the same root gave German "Bude."
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What does “booth” mean?
The word “booth” means a small stall used for displaying and selling goods. In plain terms, a small, separate space for one purpose — selling something, making a call privately, or sitting to eat.
How do you pronounce “booth”?
“Booth” is pronounced booth (/buθ/ in IPA).
How do you use “booth” in a sentence?
Here is “booth” used in a sentence: “She rented a booth at the craft fair to sell her handmade jewelry.”
What part of speech is “booth”?
“Booth” is a noun.
Where does the word “booth” come from?
The word “booth” comes from Old English. From Middle English bothe, borrowed from an Old Norse word related to Old English "bud" (a dwelling) — the same root gave German "Bude.".
Is “booth” a common word?
“Booth” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “booth” have?
“Booth” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small stall used for displaying and selling goods.
What is the difference between a 'booth' and a 'stall'?
A 'booth' is a small enclosed or partly enclosed structure, used either for selling goods or for one person to occupy privately. A 'stall' is usually an open stand or table for displaying and selling goods, as at a market. Booths tend to be more enclosed, while stalls are more open.
What is the difference between a 'booth' and a 'cubicle'?
A 'booth' is a small enclosed space, often free-standing, such as a phone booth or voting booth. A 'cubicle' is a partitioned section within a larger room, common in offices. Both are compact spaces, but a cubicle is usually part of a bigger interior.
What is a 'polling booth' or 'voting booth'?
A voting or polling booth is a small enclosed space just big enough for one person, where a voter can mark their ballot in private. The enclosure is designed to protect the secrecy of the vote.
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