polling booth

noun

1. a booth in which voters cast their votes.

polling booth

noun

1. a semienclosed space in which a voter stands to mark a ballot paper during an election

Word History and Origins

Origin of polling booth¹

First recorded in 1850–55

Example Sentences

Nestled in the mountains of Indian-administered Kashmir, Shopian - once a hotbed of militancy - sees a steady stream of voters entering a polling booth.

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It’s not just that they were pasted in the polling booths.

From BBC

Some voters in November may see a less familiar option on their presidential ballot when in the polling booth this November: Chase Oliver.

From BBC

For the first time, voters will receive three ballot papers - not two - when they enter a polling booth.

From BBC

These volunteers distribute messages further down the chain, and it eventually reaches those managing the campaign for each polling booth.

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Related Words

• ballot box
• polling place