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

Transaction fees are also capped at 18% at the kiosks and daily transaction amounts are capped at $2,500 for new customers. —Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2025

Enhanced self-service kiosks—these kiosks allow customers to weigh packages, print labels, purchase supplies and mail packages. —Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025

Patients will have the option of checking in for appointments at the counters with staff or by using kiosks available on every floor. —Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025

The campaign will break on news kiosks, digital display screens and social media Wednesday. —Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 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