Booth: meaning, definitions and examples

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booth

 

[ buหฮธ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

place for conducting business or providing services

A booth is a small area separated from a larger space for a particular purpose, such as conducting business or providing services. It can be a temporary structure, like a booth at a fair, or a permanent structure, like a voting booth at a polling place.

Synonyms

kiosk, stall, stand.

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Word Description / Examples
booth

A semi-enclosed table in a restaurant, usually with high-backed seats on either side. It provides some privacy for diners.

  • We chose a booth in the corner of the restaurant
  • The booth near the window has the best view
stall

A small shop or counter within a larger market or fair, often used to sell food, clothes, or crafts. Typically, stalls are temporary and less formal.

  • She bought some fresh fruit from a market stall
  • The craft stall at the fair had beautiful handmade jewelry
kiosk

A small, open-fronted hut or cubicle from which newspapers, refreshments, tickets, etc. are sold. Commonly found in public places like malls or streets.

  • He bought a drink from the kiosk in the park
  • An information kiosk was set up at the mall entrance
stand

A more general term for any upright structure used to display goods, often seen at outdoor events, farmers' markets, or sports games. Can be temporary or permanent.

  • We set up a lemonade stand in front of our house
  • The hot dog stand at the stadium is very popular

Examples of usage

  • I visited the food booth at the festival for some snacks.
  • She set up a booth at the trade show to showcase her products.
Context #2 | Noun

enclosed seating area at an event

A booth can also refer to an enclosed seating area at an event, such as a restaurant booth or a phone booth. It provides a semi-private space for people to sit and have a conversation or meal.

Synonyms

compartment, cubicle, enclosure.

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booth

A small, enclosed space used for specific purposes, commonly found in places like restaurants, exhibitions, or fairs.

  • We reserved a booth at the restaurant for our family dinner
  • The company set up a booth at the trade show to display their new product
cubicle

A small partitioned area within a larger office space, usually for individual workstations.

  • She decorated her cubicle with personal photos and plants to make it more comfortable
  • The open-plan office was divided into cubicles to provide some privacy for the employees
compartment

A separate section of a larger space, often used in transportation or storage contexts.

  • He placed his luggage in the overhead compartment on the plane
  • The train tickets indicated we had seats in the first-class compartment
enclosure

A space that is enclosed by walls, fences, or other boundaries, often used for containing animals or specific activities.

  • The zoo built a new enclosure for the lions to give them more space to roam
  • The garden had a fenced enclosure to keep out wild animals

Examples of usage

  • We sat in a cozy booth at the restaurant for dinner.
  • She made a phone call from the phone booth on the corner.

Translations

Translations of the word "booth" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cabine

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคฟเคฏเฅ‰เคธเฅเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kabine

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bilik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐะฑั–ะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kabina

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ–ใƒผใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cabine

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cabina

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kabin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ€์Šค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุดูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kabina

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kabรญna

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไบญๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kabina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ klefi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะฐะฑะธะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ“แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kabinษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cabina

Etymology

The word 'booth' originated in the late Middle English period, derived from the Old English word 'bลth', meaning 'a stall, booth, or dwelling'. It has been used for centuries to describe small enclosed spaces for various purposes, evolving to include temporary structures at fairs and events. The concept of a booth has remained consistent over time, providing a designated area for specific activities.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,922, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.