kiosks

plural of kiosk
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 The glacier carts and kiosks that dish out ice cream, soft serve and sorbets did brisk business all week. Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 27 June 2026 There are only banks, cellphone stations, and the impersonal glow of car-rental kiosks. Joseph Trinidad, Longreads, 16 June 2026 New Yorkers can also use the LinkNYC kiosks to find the nearest center. Aziza Shuler, CBS News, 30 June 2026 LinkNYC kiosks will also provide directions to the nearest cooling centers for those looking to get out of the heat. Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 30 June 2026 Each restaurant will follow Birdcall’s modern aesthetic and include self-order kiosks in around 2,300-square-foot spaces. Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2026 Garner stresses maintaining the human element, avoiding kiosks to preserve direct crew-customer interaction, believing technology should enhance, not replace, human connection. Peter High, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026 Since 2021, the alliance has distributed sterile syringes to all 77 counties in the state and maintained a physical presence in seven counties, hosting tabling events and operating monthly clinics, as well as four 24-hour syringe takeback kiosks. Maya Henry, Oklahoma Watch, 30 June 2026 The first phase of the permanent Kings Mountain casino opened May 20 and includes 1,350 slot machines, 36 electronic table games, 22 traditional table games, a 68-seat restaurant, an 18-seat bar, sports betting kiosks and a player rewards desk. Joe Marusak july 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kiosks
pavilions
Noun
  • On the National Mall this week, Freedom 250 signs pointed visitors toward temporary state pavilions, a Ferris wheel and mobile, transitory history exhibits.
    Luke Fountain, CNBC, 3 July 2026
  • Look closely, and the pavilions really did tell the story of America, if perhaps not quite in the way organizers intended.
    Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 30 June 2026

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“Kiosks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kiosks. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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