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

According to workers at the North Main Street restaurant, the new Camp Bowie Boulevard kiosk will sell carryout dinners, enchiladas and maybe more menu items, along with drinks. —Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026

The deal is available for in-restaurant orders at the register only and cannot be redeemed via kiosk, online or third party. —Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 6 May 2026

Complaint-submission kiosks and tablets would be placed in every Sheriff’s station lobby, allowing the public to submit concerns directly in person or online without barriers. —Sierra Van Der Brug, Daily News, 4 May 2026

The changes reflect a broader shift in McDonald’s restaurant design, with more locations moving toward digital ordering kiosks, limited front-counter interaction, and streamlined dining areas. —Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 4 May 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