B2noun 2K

Stall

🇬🇧 UK /["/stɔːl/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/stɔːl/"]/

Meaning of Stall

a table or small shop with an open front that people sell things from, especially at a market

In simple words: A place where things are sold or an area where something stops.

Stall in a sentence

• The market stall was filled with fresh fruits and vegetables.
• We bought handmade jewelry at the craft stall during the festival.
• At the fair, the food stall was very popular, serving hot dogs and burgers.
• The car engine experienced a stall just before reaching the intersection.
• His speech came to a stall when he forgot what to say next.
• The delay caused a stall in the project’s progress.

How to use Stall

Use 'stall' when referring to a booth in a market or when talking about a vehicle temporarily stopping. Avoid in very formal settings.

Grammar pattern

stall + object

Memory hint

Think of a horse 'stalled' in a stable where you can buy hay.

Related words

Collocations with Stall

• market
• roadside
• bric-a-brac
• have
• put up
• set out
• sell something
• holder
• keeper
• at a/​the stall
• behind the stall
• empty
• bathroom
• shower
• clean
• muck
• muck out
• door
• empty
• bathroom
• shower
• clean
• muck
• muck out
• door

Synonyms for Stall

• stand

Opposites of Stall

• speed
• continue

Common mistakes with Stall

• Confusing 'stall' as a verb meaning to stop with 'stall' as a noun referring to a booth.
• Using 'stall' in formal writing where a more specific term may be appropriate.
• Not distinguishing between a 'car stall' and a market stall.

Frequently asked questions about Stall

What does Stall mean?

A place where things are sold or an area where something stops.

What is the definition of Stall?

a table or small shop with an open front that people sell things from, especially at a market

How do you use Stall in a sentence?

The market stall was filled with fresh fruits and vegetables.

Can you give another example of Stall?

We bought handmade jewelry at the craft stall during the festival.

What are synonyms for Stall?

Common alternatives include stand.

What is the opposite of Stall?

Opposite meanings include speed, continue.

What words go with Stall?

It commonly pairs with market, roadside, bric-a-brac, have, put up, set out, sell something, holder, keeper, at a/​the stall, behind the stall, empty, bathroom, shower, clean, muck, muck out, door, empty, bathroom, shower, clean, muck, muck out, door.

What are common mistakes when using Stall?

Confusing 'stall' as a verb meaning to stop with 'stall' as a noun referring to a booth. Using 'stall' in formal writing where a more specific term may be appropriate. Not distinguishing between a 'car stall' and a market stall.

How do you pronounce Stall?

US: /["/stɔːl/"]/, UK: /["/stɔːl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Stall?

Use 'stall' when referring to a booth in a market or when talking about a vehicle temporarily stopping. Avoid in very formal settings.

What CEFR level is Stall?

"Stall" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.