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changing table

A booth can be a space for bathers or athletes to change clothes.

The concept of a house refers to a small house . Depending on the context , it can refer to different types of spaces.

Before continuing, it is important to mention that the idea of ​​booth is usually linked to the notion of box . This term is the diminutive of house and can name a shelter or an office.

The booth at an event

In exhibitions, exhibitions, fairs and other similar events, the place where products are sold or displayed is called a booth. Information is also provided and certain activities are carried out on these sites.

Booths of this type are also known as stalls or stands . They are generally temporary structures, which are installed or assembled at the beginning of the event and are uninstalled or disassembled at its end.

Take the case of a book fair . It is common for each publisher to be assigned a booth so that they can present their books and summon their authors. These booths usually have tables or shelves so that publishers can display their offer.

Permanent information point

There are booths that operate permanently, without being linked to specific events. These are areas intended to provide useful information to people who come.

In many tourist destinations, for example, there are visitor information booths . They have service personnel who are trained to advise tourists on what attractions to visit, accommodation options, the operation of different services and more. Additionally, in these booths there are usually brochures available to interested parties.

Dog house

The doghouse offers shelter to the animal.

Booth as a locker room

Another use of the word booth is associated with the place where bathers or athletes can change their clothes . In this framework, the booth can be related to a locker room or dressing room .

The booth is a room that usually exists in gyms, swimming pools and spas. They usually have benches to sit on and closets to store clothing and other personal items. In many cases they include showers and bathrooms as annexes.

security checkpoint

A security checkpoint can also be called a guardhouse . In these booths are located the guards or sentinels who have the function of guarding a building , a park, a street, etc.

The guardhouse is located in a strategic position to facilitate monitoring of what is intended to be controlled. Many times inside it has screens that receive the images recorded by cameras located at different points, with which the guard can observe even what escapes his direct vision.

dog house

A doghouse or kennel , finally, is a room intended for the animal's refuge. They are usually located outdoors (in a garden or in a patio, to name two alternatives) so that the pet can take shelter indoors if they wish.

Although it is possible to find multiple designs, the most common sheds imitate the appearance of a house with a gable roof. They can be built with plastic , wood and other materials and their size must be proportional to that of the dog.