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
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
According to its website, Clear charges members $189 a year and allows customers to verify their identities at kiosks upon arriving at airports, where customers can their boarding pass and eyes or fingerprints.
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Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 23 Apr. 2024
The restaurant is scheduled to open later this year; the Wynwood kiosk will close at some point before the new spot opens, but there’s no set date yet.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2024
The new and upcoming restaurants further expand on Sky Harbor’s assortment of national and local food kiosks.
—Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 29 Mar. 2024
Walmart was the recent subject of complaints on social media from customers who noticed some self-checkout kiosks reserved for Walmart+ members, who pay $98 per year for free next-day and two-day shipping on many online orders.
—Anne D'innocenzio, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2024
Automation is catching on Self-service kiosks are fairly commonplace in large fast food chains.
—Parija Kavilanz, CNN, 11 Apr. 2024
Many restaurants have set up self-service kiosks to comply.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2024
To grab the promo, customers must place a $10 minimum order on an in-store kiosk, the Shake Shack app or the restaurant’s website.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024
While most people can agree that tipping for service at a restaurant or café is reasonable, many are having a hard time getting behind leaving extra dollars at retail stores, airports, and even self-service kiosks.
—Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 1 Apr. 2024
Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 23 Apr. 2024
The restaurant is scheduled to open later this year; the Wynwood kiosk will close at some point before the new spot opens, but there’s no set date yet.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2024
The new and upcoming restaurants further expand on Sky Harbor’s assortment of national and local food kiosks.
—Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 29 Mar. 2024
Walmart was the recent subject of complaints on social media from customers who noticed some self-checkout kiosks reserved for Walmart+ members, who pay $98 per year for free next-day and two-day shipping on many online orders.
—Anne D'innocenzio, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2024
Automation is catching on Self-service kiosks are fairly commonplace in large fast food chains.
—Parija Kavilanz, CNN, 11 Apr. 2024
Many restaurants have set up self-service kiosks to comply.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2024
To grab the promo, customers must place a $10 minimum order on an in-store kiosk, the Shake Shack app or the restaurant’s website.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024
While most people can agree that tipping for service at a restaurant or café is reasonable, many are having a hard time getting behind leaving extra dollars at retail stores, airports, and even self-service kiosks.
—Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 1 Apr. 2024
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“Kiosk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kiosk. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
Copy CitationKids 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
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