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
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The company opened two drive-in grocery pickup kiosks in its hometown of Seattle earlier this month, its first attempt to match the click-and-collect options rolled out by Wal-Mart and other big-box competitors.
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According to the memo, the deal could bring residents free wifi in 27 parks for five years; digital kiosks with free lightning-fast service; traffic signals connected and controlled by a main city brain; and police cameras that can follow subjects.
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Just grab a subway map — free from the manned station kiosks — or download one on your phone, and go for a ride.
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According to library director Barbara Bailey, work will include reconfiguring the express checkout kiosk and moving the customer service desk to the front entrance of the lower level.
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Otherwise, research your currency exchange options to avoid the poor rates and numerous fees common at airport kiosks.
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Otherwise, research your currency exchange options to avoid the poor rates and numerous fees common at airport kiosks.
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The medallion syncs with Ocean Compass, a personal digital vacation concierge that's accessible via mobile devices and smartphones, on kiosks in ports, stateroom televisions and interactive monitors across the ship.
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Disney will flog Go.com in kiosks at Walt Disney World and Disneyland.
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Origin and Etymology of kiosk
Turkish köşk, from Persian kūshk portico
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KIOSK Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of kiosk for English Language Learners
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: a small store in a building or on the street where things (such as newspapers or candy) are sold
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: a small structure that provides information and services on a computer screen
KIOSK Defined for Kids
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Definition of kiosk for Students
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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