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

• alcove
• belvedere
• casino
• gazebo
• pavilion
• summerhouse

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

All flights will require a timed reservation, which guests can make on the day of their visit at Guest Relations, Membership Services, World Gate, Africa Market, or the Flying Flamingo kiosk. —Dominick Williams, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2025

Instead, Walmart has focused on a hybrid model: self-checkout kiosks, scan-and-go options, and advanced mobile payment tools to offer flexibility. —Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025

The kiosks also have capacity for processing bulk orders. —Peter Verry, Footwear News, 16 Apr. 2025

This allows the tablet to run without a battery when connected to a charger inside your vehicle, a kiosk, or a workstation. —Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 14 Apr. 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