Meaning & Definition of Booth in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A small enclosed space or structure, often used for specific purposes such as selling goods, providing information, or offering privacy.

  Example Sentence: They set up a booth at the fair to sell homemade crafts.

• Definition: A structure at which a person can vote in an election.

  Example Sentence: Voters lined up to enter the voting booth and cast their ballots.

• Definition: A compartment in which people can be seated, such as in a restaurant.

  Example Sentence: We preferred to sit in a booth rather than at a table.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English 'bōth', possibly from Old Norse 'búð', meaning 'shelter or booth'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• Photo booth: A small structure where people can take photographs, often automated.
• Voting booth: A private area where voters can cast their votes.
• Trade show booth: A space allocated to a company at a trade show to showcase products.

Translations

• Spanish: cabina

• French: stand

• German: Stand

• Russian: кабина

Related Words

• kiosk: A small open-fronted structure in a public area from which goods or services are sold.

• stall: A small booth or compartment for selling goods.

Slang Meanings of booth

• Meaning: If someone is 'in the booth', they are recording music or in a sound recording studio.

  Example Sentence: He's in the booth laying down some fresh tracks.