Definition

A small building where drivers pay a fee to use a road, bridge, or tunnel.

Example

We stopped at the tollbooth to pay for the bridge crossing.

Conversation

Have you ever stopped at a tollbooth on a road trip?

Yeah, I remember paying a fee when we crossed that bridge last summer.

I always find it interesting how different states have different tollbooth prices.

I know, right? It can really add up if you're traveling a long distance!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Tollbooth → It is formed from "toll" (from Old English *toll*, meaning a payment or charge) and "booth" (from Old English *būth*, meaning a shelter or small building). A tollbooth is a small building where payments are made for the use of a road or bridge.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'payment' ('toll') being made at a 'shelter' or 'small building' ('booth') — that's what a tollbooth is for.

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