tolbooth Antonyms
Meaning of tolbooth
Wordnet
tolbooth (n)
a booth at a tollgate where the toll collector collects tolls
Webster
tolbooth (n.)
See Tollbooth.
tolbooth Sentence Examples
- The tolbooth, a towering stone structure, dominated the town square.
- The accused were imprisoned in the dank confines of the tolbooth dungeon.
- The bells of the tolbooth tolled mournfully, announcing a public execution.
- The tolbooth served as both a prison and a courthouse, dispensing justice to the people.
- The walls of the tolbooth were covered in graffiti, a record of its long history.
- The tolbooth stood as a somber reminder of the harsh penalties of crime in that era.
- In the 18th century, the tolbooth was burned down during a riot.
- The tolbooth's clock tower offered a panoramic view of the city.
- The tolbooth was eventually transformed into a museum, showcasing its architectural and historical significance.
- The tolbooth has become an iconic landmark, representing the city's rich past and present.
FAQs About the word tolbooth
a booth at a tollgate where the toll collector collects tollsSee Tollbooth.
penitentiary,jail, brig, prison, nick, big house, bridewell, slammer, quod, cooler
outside, outside,,
The tolbooth, a towering stone structure, dominated the town square.
The accused were imprisoned in the dank confines of the tolbooth dungeon.
The bells of the tolbooth tolled mournfully, announcing a public execution.
The tolbooth served as both a prison and a courthouse, dispensing justice to the people.
