polling place

American  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of polling place

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

Disabled Army veteran Micah Corpe, 50, had some choice words for Newsom outside a Twentynine Palms church that served as a polling place, calling the politician a “greasy used car salesman.”

From Los Angeles Times

There are various ways to drop it off — through the mail, or through a county ballot drop box or polling place.

From Los Angeles Times

Prospective voters can visit a polling place on Tuesday to register and then cast a ballot.

From Los Angeles Times

The measure would require voters to show a government ID at polling places.

From The Wall Street Journal

Less than 3 in 10 who said they would vote at their local polling place said they would support the rare mid-decade redistricting.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• ballot box