Booth
(noun)
- A small structure with a roof and open sides, typically used as a shelter or for a particular purpose.
- A small stall or compartment for the sale or exhibition of goods.
- A small enclosed area in a public place, such as a restaurant, where people can sit and eat or drink.
- A small compartment or cubicle for privacy or for a specific purpose, such as voting.
Origin:
Middle english: from old english bōth "shelter, temporary dwelling", of germanic origin; related to dutch booth "barn" and german boot "boat".
Examples:
- They set up a booth at the fair to sell their homemade jams.
- He set up a booth at the farmers market to sell his produce.
- The phone booth provided privacy for the caller.
- The voting booth was where citizens cast their ballots.
- The restaurant had a private booth for special occasions.