kiosk

noun

ki·​osk ˈkē-ˌäsk 

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

Synonyms

• 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.

Recent Examples on the Web

For rural segments, adding kiosks or service points in partner retail locations can bridge the digital-physical gap, boosting accessibility and perceived security. —Juan Arroyo, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025

For road cyclists and getting around town (use an e-bike from one of the Summit Bike Share kiosks), the network of paved paths is ideal. —AFAR Media, 4 July 2025

Another convenience: the kiosks can operate 24/7 − as robots don't sleep. —Tom Daykin, jsonline.com, 3 July 2025

Safai Coffee started humbly in 1998 as a local roaster serving out of a 72-square-foot drive-thru kiosk. —Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025

Word History

Etymology

Turkish köşk, from Persian kūshk portico

First Known Use

1625, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Rhymes for kiosk

• bosque
• mosque

Kids Definition

kiosk

noun

ki·​osk ˈkē-ˌäsk 

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