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Stall

UK /["/stɔːl/"]/US /["/stɔːl/"]/

Definition

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.

Examples

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.

Usage notes

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.

Collocations

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

stand

Antonyms

speed
continue

Common mistakes

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.