kiosk

noun

ki·​osk ˈkē-ˌäsk How to pronounce kiosk (audio)
1
: a small structure with one or more open sides that is used to vend merchandise (such as newspapers) or services (such as film developing)
2
: a small stand-alone device providing information and services on a computer screen
a museum with interactive kiosks
3
: an open summerhouse or pavilion

Examples of kiosk in a Sentence

She sells souvenirs at a kiosk in the mall. You can pick up your plane tickets at one of the airport's kiosks.
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More and more public kiosks have wireless charging pads instead of USBs. Kim Komando, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025 By letting the system handle everything, being guided by its behavior of focusing solely on his needs, John had inadvertently ignored his potential for empathetic interaction with others, which could have led him to offer help to the family in the kiosk right next to him. Hamilton Mann, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025 Last year, Dover Street Market celebrated Lunar New Year with a series of in-store activations and exclusive products, including a room-sized sculpture by Shushu/Tong and a kiosk by Bao. Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 15 Jan. 2025 The initial location will be equipped with drive-thru lanes, kiosks and back-of-house tech that will employ real-world data to reduce wait times and keep food stocked and fresh. Cheryl V. Jackson, The Courier-Journal, 26 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for kiosk 

Word History

Etymology

Turkish köşk, from Persian kūshk portico

First Known Use

1625, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Time Traveler
The first known use of kiosk was in 1625

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“Kiosk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kiosk. Accessed 18 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

kiosk

noun
ki·​osk ˈkē-ˌäsk How to pronounce kiosk (audio)
kē-ˈäsk
1
: a small light structure with one or more open sides used especially to sell merchandise or services
2
: a small structure that provides information and services on a computer screen

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