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

In addition to the tablet, Sager said the kiosk included tech for guests to tap a debit or credit card and scan an ID. —Greta Cross, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2025

The conversations ranged from the challenges of integrating AI into accessibility programming to the expanding focus on neurodiversity, the lessons of kiosk and user-interface design, and the growing opportunities for people with disabilities in the workforce. —Bill Schiffmiller, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025

There is a participating Publix with a kiosk at the West Avenue store since April. —Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 31 July 2025

One of the suspects also pepper sprayed a kiosk employee, who was taken to a hospital for treatment, Concord police Lt. Robert Garcia said. —Harry Harris, Mercury News, 31 July 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