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

Stop for breakfast at Musa, a buzzy café kiosk in São Conrado, and stick around for a beach day away from the crowds. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026

Nataliia Myronenko, 42, had a steady stream of customers at her coffee kiosk since early Thursday. — Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026

The 500-square-foot space is located in Terminal A of baggage claim and features artwork from an Anne Arundel County artist and an interactive 24-hour kiosk with destination information. — CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026

In an interview with The Star, Jessica Wood said that their new outdoor kiosk in The Depot, a future public park and gathering space in the West Bottoms, will feature a new, separate concept entirely and be called Fruit Spun Ice Cream Co. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2026

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