polls

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Meaning · English

A place where votes are cast in elections.

Noun

Examples

On the first Tuesday after the first Monday of November, American voters go to the polls for general elections.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “polls” mean?

A place where votes are cast in elections.

Is “polls” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.