kiosk

noun ki·osk \ ˈkē-ˌäsk \

Updated on: 18 May 2018

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

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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.

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People deposit their medication into the kiosk and the pharmacy makes sure it is disposed of properly.

— georgea kovanis, Detroit Free Press, "Walgreens makes it easier to dispose unused prescription drugs," 11 May 2018
These would be Android devices that either work as a kiosk and only display a single app (ATMs, public information terminals, digital signage) or devices that don't have a display at all (all sorts of sensors, appliances, etc.).

— ron amadeo, Ars Technica, "Google I/O 2018 preview—What we’re expecting from Google’s big show," 30 Apr. 2018
Representatives of the organization will be in the store starting at 11 a.m. to man the kiosk and answer questions, the Facebook post said.

— jeff weiner, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Pulse foundation to hold fundraiser at Millenia Bloomingdale's today," 25 Apr. 2018
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors recently approved spending $4 million to buy extra printers, computer kiosks and other equipment so polling places will have emergency equipment.

— rebekah l. sanders, azcentral, "Voting delayed at four polling sites in Congressional District 8 election," 24 Apr. 2018
Second Cup was founded in the 1975 as a kiosk in a shopping mall and has more than 300 cafes across Canada.

— Bloomberg.com, "Second Cup Is Getting Into the Marijuana Business," 12 Apr. 2018
The most visible changes at the Met on Thursday were the self-service kiosks and, perhaps, the noticeably smaller crowds.

— robin pogrebin, New York Times, "Prepared for Bumps, the Met Starts Charging Non-New Yorkers," 1 Mar. 2018
Map/brochure: Provided at entry kiosk; PDF at www.ebparks.org.

— tom stienstra, San Francisco Chronicle, "Sunday getaway: Del Valle Regional Park," 29 Apr. 2018
Domestic stores are also being remodeled with a more modern look and conveniences such as touch-screen ordering kiosks, WiFi and charging ports.

— joey morona, cleveland.com, "Subway planning to close 500 sandwich shops this year," 26 Apr. 2018

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Origin and Etymology of kiosk

Turkish köşk, from Persian kūshk portico

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First Known Use: 1625

in the meaning defined at sense 3

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kiosk Synonyms

Synonyms

alcove, belvedere, casino, gazebo, pavilion, summerhouse;

Related Words

trellis;

Other Business Terms

amortize, caveat emptor, clearinghouse, divest, due diligence, emolument, green-collar, marque, overhead, perquisite

KIOSK Defined for English Language Learners

kiosk

noun

: a small store in a building or on the street where things (such as newspapers or candy) are sold
: a small structure that provides information and services on a computer screen

KIOSK Defined for Kids

kiosk

noun ki·osk \ ˈkē-ˌäsk \

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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