as in pavilions
a freestanding airy structure in a scenic setting (as a park) typically offering commanding views
the kiosk in the waterfront park is a favorite meeting place for city residents
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Recent Examples of kiosks
This means diners can order from the individual restaurant counters, kiosks or QR codes at tables.
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Tara Duggan, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2026
Ticketron changed this in 1969, pioneering computerized ticketing and greatly expanding ticket distribution through network kiosks across various retail outlets, such as department stores.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Customers can redeem the discount in-store, at drive-thrus and at kiosks.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Shake Shack, like many restaurant chains, made a big investment in kiosks after the pandemic and that channel is now larger than in-person ordering with a cashier.
—John Kell, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
At Miami International, my brother- and sister-in-law were checking in at a row of American Airlines kiosks.
—Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026
Drivers can get their free emissions test at dozens of private auto shops, which are paid $2 per test conducted, or use two self-service kiosks in Brown Deer and Oak Creek.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 30 Mar. 2026
The touchscreen kiosks onsite allow for the ordering of hoagie combinations of breads, cheeses, veggies and condiments.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 25 Mar. 2026
Most of the neighborhood bread kiosks that are still standing remain open, but there are strict limits on the amount individuals can purchase.
—Jason Rezaian, New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2026
Tara Duggan, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2026
Ticketron changed this in 1969, pioneering computerized ticketing and greatly expanding ticket distribution through network kiosks across various retail outlets, such as department stores.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Customers can redeem the discount in-store, at drive-thrus and at kiosks.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Shake Shack, like many restaurant chains, made a big investment in kiosks after the pandemic and that channel is now larger than in-person ordering with a cashier.
—John Kell, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
At Miami International, my brother- and sister-in-law were checking in at a row of American Airlines kiosks.
—Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026
Drivers can get their free emissions test at dozens of private auto shops, which are paid $2 per test conducted, or use two self-service kiosks in Brown Deer and Oak Creek.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 30 Mar. 2026
The touchscreen kiosks onsite allow for the ordering of hoagie combinations of breads, cheeses, veggies and condiments.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 25 Mar. 2026
Most of the neighborhood bread kiosks that are still standing remain open, but there are strict limits on the amount individuals can purchase.
—Jason Rezaian, New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kiosks
pavilions
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Riverfront Esplanade This lovely outdoor gathering place along the Intracoastal Waterway contains a splash pad, dog park, picnic pavilions, a walking trail, and a riverfront market with local vendors on certain days of the month.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2026
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It’s spread out over a clutch of open-air bamboo pavilions which overlook the Ayung River (the sound of babbling water adds an extra layer of Zen to the treatments).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Kiosks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kiosks. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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