Tollbooth Meaning in English
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Definition
A small building or structure on a road, bridge, or highway where drivers must stop to pay a fee (called a toll) to continue driving.
Usage & Nuances
'Tollbooth' is mostly used in American English; British English often uses 'toll booth', 'tollgate', or 'toll plaza'. Commonly found on highways and large bridges. Don't confuse with 'toll road' (the whole road) or 'booth' alone (general small structure).
Example Sentences
I stopped at the tollbooth to pay the fee.
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There is a tollbooth at the entrance of the bridge.
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The tollbooth was closed last night.
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Don’t forget to slow down when you approach the tollbooth.
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We waited in line for ten minutes at the tollbooth during rush hour.
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The city is adding electronic payments to every tollbooth on the highway.
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