A small temporary structure or enclosed space, often used for selling goods, voting, or providing services. A partially enclosed seating area in restaurants.
From Middle English 'bothe', from Old Norse 'búð' meaning 'dwelling, booth'. Originally referred to temporary market stalls, the concept expanded to any small, functional enclosure serving a specific purpose.
Booths represent humanity's genius for creating instant private spaces within public areas - whether it's a voting booth ensuring democratic privacy or a restaurant booth creating intimacy. They're architectural solutions to the tension between individual needs and communal spaces.
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