kitchenette

noun

kitch·​en·​ette ˌki-chə-ˈnet How to pronounce kitchenette (audio)
: a small kitchen or an alcove containing cooking facilities

Examples of kitchenette in a Sentence

a hotel room with a kitchenette
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Each of the casita units are two-story, 500 square-foot loft-style units with a kitchenette. Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026 The Element halls are lighter and brighter, and the rooms are generally larger, with a kitchenette in each. Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 14 May 2026 There’s also the neighboring Hyatt House, the first in Japan, where the lobby doubles as a coworking space with unlimited drinks, and rooms include kitchenettes—convenient for extended stays or those travelers with special dietary needs. Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026 These aren’t just any Airstreams, but ones that have been outfitted to include amenities like a little kitchenette for your morning coffee, a small couch, and a proper shower and restroom. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for kitchenette

Word History

First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of kitchenette was in 1870

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“Kitchenette.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kitchenette. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

kitchenette

noun
kitch·​en·​ette ˌkich-ə-ˈnet How to pronounce kitchenette (audio)
: a small kitchen
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