kiosk

noun

ki·​osk ˈkē-ˌäsk 

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

• pavilion

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

The smaller building was the take-out-only Brine Box kiosk that opened in July 2023 and operated until the day of the fire. —Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 June 2025

Between the two sets of sliding entrance and exit doors in the front, a jewelry maker welcomes some of his longtime customers to a shiny glass kiosk. —Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 21 June 2025

These sites will join the four open Olive & Finch locations; Little Finch on 16th Street; and Finch, On the Fly, a grab-and-go kiosk that debuted in Denver International Airport this January. —Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 10 June 2025

So, a trip to a coin-exchange kiosk (or a bank, or credit union) can yield a pleasant surprise. —Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 5 June 2025

Word History

Etymology

Turkish köşk, from Persian kūshk portico

First Known Use

1625, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Rhymes for kiosk

• bosque
• mosque

Kids 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