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

Its community kiosks dispense safe drinking water for a small fee, yet months after installation only a small percentage of villagers used them. —Esade Business & Law School, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026

Hikers can access a few different routes from here, but this hike begins on the Creek Crossing Trail, which heads east, just after the large kiosk at the trailhead. —Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026

Jahnke Dale said Amazon aims to create a more comprehensive shopping experience where visitors to the store in person can use their phone or an in-store kiosk to find items not on the sales floor. —Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026

At that time, the only retail still inside included GNC, a clothing store and a few kiosks. —Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 19 Jan. 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