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polling place

American  

noun

  1. a place at or in which votes in an election are cast.

Etymology

Origin of polling place

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

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A video posted on social media showed one female candidate riding to the polling place on a donkey cart.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

Along those lines, a system called “sign, scan and go” allows voters to return their mail ballots in person at a designated polling place.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

One can walk into a polling place in Ottawa or Vancouver and have virtually the same experience.

From Slate • Feb. 3, 2026

You can drop off your ballot at any polling place or ballot drop box within California, according to the secretary of state’s office.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 3, 2025

Anthony and seven of the other women who had registered went to the polling place.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling

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