stalls
nounUK /stɔːlz/
US /stɔːlz/
Small shops or tables where people sell things.
We bought fresh fruit at the market stalls.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Seats in a theater that are on the main floor.
Our tickets are for the stalls near the stage.
3. When an engine or machine suddenly stops working.
The car stalls whenever it gets cold.
4. When someone delays or avoids doing something.
He always stalls when it's time to do homework.