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 of kiosk

• 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 business is part of the airport's kiosk program, which aims to expand amenities for travelers. —Justin Adams, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026

The touchscreen kiosks onsite allow for the ordering of hoagie combinations of breads, cheeses, veggies and condiments. —Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 25 Mar. 2026

Most of the neighborhood bread kiosks that are still standing remain open, but there are strict limits on the amount individuals can purchase. —Jason Rezaian, New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2026

LoBue’s siblings, who were children when Chatman stabbed the 18-year-old LoBue 51 times at a San Jose drive-up photo kiosk, see Chatman’s release as a virtual certainty. —Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2026

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