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noun ki·osk \ ˈkē-ˌäsk \

Definition of kiosk

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.

Recent Examples of kiosk from the Web

A receptacle for the glasses is available in the Bernheim Visitor Center, which is open daily from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Glasses can also be turned in at the entrance kiosk on weekends.

— sheldon s. shafer, The Courier-Journal, "What to do with your eclipse sunglasses? Recycle them at Bernheim Arboretum," 26 Aug. 2017
Ms. Nunes-Tucker said that her husband had gone to the bathroom, and that she was pushed inside a souvenir kiosk and then quickly ushered away from the scene by Spanish police.

— stephen castle, elisabetta povoledo and benoÎt morenne, New York Times, "In Terror Attacks in Spain, a Global Community of Victims," 18 Aug. 2017
Some of NYC's best eateries staked out kiosks at this weekend's fest, including Loco Coco açai bowls, drinks from MatchaBar, fun ice cream from Eggloo and pizza from Williamsburg joint Roberta's.

— erica gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "The Best Moments from Panorama Music Festival," 31 July 2017
More giant self-service kiosks will arrive soon at Walmart stores in Alabama.

— lucy berry, AL.com, "Walmart bringing giant pickup kiosks to more stores in Alabama," 21 July 2017
Some pharmacies, including Walgreens, have installed kiosks where people can get rid of pills.

— carla k. johnson, The Seattle Times, "Panel calls on FDA to review safety of opioid painkillers," 13 July 2017
At least 14 people were killed and around 30 wounded in Waza, a small town in Cameroon near the Nigerian border, on Wednesday evening after two female suicide bombers targeted a crowded area filled with restaurants and kiosks.

— aria bendix, The Atlantic, "Bombers Strike in Cameroon, Killing 14," 13 July 2017
Business Insider reports the kiosks are also available in Arizona, Oklahoma, Georgia and Virginia.

— lucy berry, AL.com, "Giant self-service order kiosks now available at Walmarts in Alabama," 5 July 2017
The Amazon kiosk will be located between H&M and Rainforest Cafe, mall officials said.

— gordon dickson, star-telegram.com, "Amazon to open another pop-up store at Grapevine Mills," 29 June 2017

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Origin and Etymology of kiosk

Turkish köşk, from Persian kūshk portico

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First Known Use: 1625

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kiosk Synonyms

Synonyms

alcove, casino, gazebo, belvedere, 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

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Definition of kiosk for English Language Learners

: 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