booth

word

/ˈbuθ/
booth
/bˈuːθ/
booth

Definition

A booth is a small enclosed or partly enclosed space used for a specific purpose, such as making a phone call, voting, selling things, or sitting in a restaurant.

Usage & Nuances

Often used for temporary or purpose-built spaces: 'phone booth', 'voting booth', 'information booth'. In restaurants, a 'booth' means a fixed seating area with benches, not a normal table. For trade shows, 'booth' often means a company's display space.

Example Sentences

We sat in a booth by the window.

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There is a phone booth on the corner.

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She works at an information booth.

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Let's grab that booth in the back if it's free.

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Our company had a booth at the job fair.

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I stepped into a voting booth and marked my ballot.

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