tolbooth Synonyms

tolbooth Meaning

Wordnet

tolbooth (n)

a booth at a tollgate where the toll collector collects tolls

Webster

tolbooth (n.)

See Tollbooth.

tolbooth Sentence Examples

  1. The tolbooth, a towering stone structure, dominated the town square.
  2. The accused were imprisoned in the dank confines of the tolbooth dungeon.
  3. The bells of the tolbooth tolled mournfully, announcing a public execution.
  4. The tolbooth served as both a prison and a courthouse, dispensing justice to the people.
  5. The walls of the tolbooth were covered in graffiti, a record of its long history.
  6. The tolbooth stood as a somber reminder of the harsh penalties of crime in that era.
  7. In the 18th century, the tolbooth was burned down during a riot.
  8. The tolbooth's clock tower offered a panoramic view of the city.
  9. The tolbooth was eventually transformed into a museum, showcasing its architectural and historical significance.
  10. 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, prison, brig,jail, clink, bridewell, cooler, bastille, lockup, hoosegow

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.