English Reference
noun

booth

n.
US /ˈbuθ/ UK /bˈuːθ/ booth UK spelling booths

  1. 01 B1 Intermediate

    a small temporary stand or table used for selling or showing things at a market or fair.

    a temporary or semi-permanent stall used for the display and sale of goods or the provision of information.

    Simple

    We visited every booth at the craft fair to look for a birthday gift.

    In context

    The company rented a premium booth at the trade show to ensure maximum visibility for their new product line.

  2. 02 B1 Intermediate

    a small room or box just big enough for one person to use for a private task.

    a small, enclosed compartment designed to provide privacy for a single user, such as for voting or making a telephone call.

    Simple

    He stepped into the voting booth to mark his ballot in private.

    In context

    The station still has an old wooden phone booth, though the equipment inside no longer functions.

  3. 03 B1 Intermediate Cooking

    a table in a restaurant that is placed between two fixed, high-backed benches.

    a seating arrangement in a restaurant or café consisting of a table set between two fixed benches with high backs.

    Simple

    The family asked for a booth in the corner so they could have more privacy.

    In context

    The diner was famous for its red leather booths and retro atmosphere, attracting tourists from all over the city.

  4. 04 B2 Upper Intermediate InformalSlang Music

    a small, soundproof room where singers or actors record their voices.

    a soundproofed enclosure within a recording studio used for isolating a performer's voice or instrument.

    Simple

    The rapper spent all night in the booth working on his new album.

    In context

    The producer insisted on re-recording the vocals because the microphone in the booth had picked up a faint hum from the air conditioner.

A man browses his phone near an AI booth at the China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing in June.

The Guardian· 26 Aug 2026
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Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Common
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