kitchenette

noun

kitch·​en·​ette ˌki-chə-ˈnet How to pronounce kitchenette (audio)
: a small kitchen or an alcove containing cooking facilities

Examples of kitchenette in a Sentence

a hotel room with a kitchenette
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Two guest spaces each have a full bath and kitchenette, and a two-car garage is supported by additional parking for up to 25 vehicles. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2025 The cabins are set along the Sol Duc River and are surrounded by towering evergreens—they're pet-friendly, and some even have kitchenettes. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025 The lower level — which will have vendors, a silent auction and raffles during the event — includes a game room, wine room, music room, family room, kitchenette, workout room, sauna, a room with a putting green and Wendy's upcycling project room. Angelika Ytuarte, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025 The door opened into a kitchen area, which was small enough to be called a kitchenette. Melinda Newman, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for kitchenette

Word History

First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of kitchenette was in 1870

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“Kitchenette.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kitchenette. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

kitchenette

noun
kitch·​en·​ette ˌkich-ə-ˈnet How to pronounce kitchenette (audio)
: a small kitchen
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