stalls

/stɔlz/
noun
  1. Small open-fronted shops or stands in a market, fair, or similar place where goods are sold.
    • She bought a scarf from one of the stalls near the entrance.
    • The fruit stalls at the fair were piled high with apples and oranges.
    • We walked through the market, looking at the stalls selling handmade crafts.
  2. The seats on the ground floor of a theater or cinema, especially those near the stage or screen.
    • We had great seats in the stalls for the evening performance.
    • She prefers sitting in the stalls because she likes to be close to the stage.
    • The audience in the stalls gave the actors a standing ovation.
  3. Enclosed compartments for animals, especially horses or cows, in a stable or barn.
    • The horses were resting quietly in their stalls after the long ride.
    • Each cow has its own stall with fresh hay and water.
    • He cleaned the stalls every morning before feeding the animals.
Synonyms
verb
  1. Third person singular present tense of 'stall': causes an engine or vehicle to stop running, or delays or obstructs something.
    • He always stalls when asked a difficult question.
    • The old car often stalls at traffic lights.
    • The manager stalls the decision until more information is available.
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