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 of kiosk

• 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

Under a new rule proposed by the Transportation Security Administration, travelers without the required identification, such as a Real ID or passport, will have their identity verified at a new biometric kiosk system to pass a checkpoint, according to ABC News. —Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 21 Nov. 2025

The lobby will be used as a multi-purpose space for concessions, exhibits of artifacts from the filmmaker’s personal collections and retail kiosks. —Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 18 Nov. 2025

The lobby will be used as a multi-purpose space for concessions, exhibits of artifacts from VDC members’ personal collections, retail kiosks, and an event space for premieres. —Matt Grobar, Deadline, 18 Nov. 2025

The kiosk at Fort Worth Central Station will be closed. —Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Nov. 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