booth
noun
ˈbüth 
especially British ˈbüt͟h
plural booths ˈbüt͟hz
ˈbüths
1
: a temporary shelter for livestock or field workers
2
a
: a stall or stand (as at a fair) for the sale or exhibition of goods
b(1)
: a small enclosure affording privacy for one person at a time
a telephone booth
polling booths
(2)
: a small enclosure that isolates its occupant especially from patrons or customers
a ticket booth
(3)
: an isolated enclosure used in sound recording or in broadcasting
a radio booth
c
: an enclosed seating area (as in a restaurant) consisting typically of a table placed between two high-backed benches
Example Sentences
A local sheep farmer has a booth at the county fair and is selling wool yarn. We got hot dogs at one of the food booths. They sat at a booth next to the window.
Recent Examples on the Web Guests were welcomed by the tone-setting sounds of DJ Amrit and a photo booth moment by MirMir. 
Concetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 7 Sep. 2022 Enter the Phoenix 360 Spin, a 360-degree photo booth. Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2022 Becky Brodsky will be staffing Collective Resource’s booth at the Expo. George Castle, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2022 Grab a booth by the large oval painting of blooming flowers under a bright moon, or sneak into the enclave under their iconic neon sign to sip your drink. Annalise Mabe, Bon Appétit, 2 Sep. 2022 Bourbon booth highlighting locally made craft bourbon. Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 2 Sep. 2022 Galleria Continua will present a solo booth of work of Michelangelo Pistoletto, including the untitled example at right. Kelly Crow, WSJ, 1 Sep. 2022 The hour-long appearance began at 7 p.m. CT and was hosted by Chris Stewart, who will also fill in for Eli Gold in the radio booth for Alabama’s opener Saturday night. Mike Rodak | Mrodak@al.com, al, 1 Sep. 2022 The expansive restaurant, complete with a 2,000-square-foot patio, DJ booth and separate VIP area, was designed as one large connecting space with room for socializing in mind. Megha Mcswain, Chron, 1 Sep. 2022 See More
Concetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 7 Sep. 2022 Enter the Phoenix 360 Spin, a 360-degree photo booth. Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2022 Becky Brodsky will be staffing Collective Resource’s booth at the Expo. George Castle, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2022 Grab a booth by the large oval painting of blooming flowers under a bright moon, or sneak into the enclave under their iconic neon sign to sip your drink. Annalise Mabe, Bon Appétit, 2 Sep. 2022 Bourbon booth highlighting locally made craft bourbon. Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 2 Sep. 2022 Galleria Continua will present a solo booth of work of Michelangelo Pistoletto, including the untitled example at right. Kelly Crow, WSJ, 1 Sep. 2022 The hour-long appearance began at 7 p.m. CT and was hosted by Chris Stewart, who will also fill in for Eli Gold in the radio booth for Alabama’s opener Saturday night. Mike Rodak | Mrodak@al.com, al, 1 Sep. 2022 The expansive restaurant, complete with a 2,000-square-foot patio, DJ booth and separate VIP area, was designed as one large connecting space with room for socializing in mind. Megha Mcswain, Chron, 1 Sep. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English bothe, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse būth booth; akin to Old English būan to dwell — more at bower
First Known Use
13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing booth
Kids Definition
booth
noun
ˈbüth
plural booths
ˈbüt͟hz
1
: a partly enclosed area or small building used for a particular purpose
a ticket booth
2
: a table in a restaurant between two benches with high backs
Biographical Definition
Booth 1 of 2
biographical name (1)
ˈbüth
chiefly British ˈbüt͟h
family of American actors: Junius Brutus 1796–1852 b in England and his sons Edwin Thomas 1833–1893 and John Wilkes 1838–1865 assassin of Lincoln
Booth
2 of 2biographical name (2)
William 1829–1912 English founder of Salvation Army father of: William Bramwell 1856–1929 Salvation Army general; Ballington 1857–1940 founder of Volunteers of America; Evangeline Cory 1865–1950 Salvation Army general
booth
noun
as in cubicle
Synonyms & Similar Words
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- cubicle
- compartment
- room
- bay
- berth
- cabin
- apartment
- chamber
- alcove
- cell
- nook
- closet
- accommodation
- niche
- snuggery
- recess
