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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Apartments are private, comfortable and spacious, and include kitchenettes. Jessica Peralta, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025 For families or larger groups, the Resort Collection rooms have residential-style layouts with kitchenettes and sofa beds. Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2025 The vehicle also features a compact kitchenette with a fold-out counter and a bathroom that includes a toilet and shower, but the bulk of the interior space is reserved for sleeping. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 15 Sep. 2025 The structure housed fire engines as well as showers, changing rooms, and a kitchenette for fire fighters. Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 9 Sep. 2025 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 23 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

kitchenette

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