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
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
Automation is catching on Self-service kiosks are fairly commonplace in large fast food chains.
—
Parija Kavilanz, CNN, 11 Apr. 2024
Many restaurants have set up self-service kiosks to comply.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2024
To grab the promo, customers must place a $10 minimum order on an in-store kiosk, the Shake Shack app or the restaurant’s website.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024
While most people can agree that tipping for service at a restaurant or café is reasonable, many are having a hard time getting behind leaving extra dollars at retail stores, airports, and even self-service kiosks.
—Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 1 Apr. 2024
Other chains plan to speed up their use of automation, including kiosks and robots.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 30 Mar. 2024
Three food and beverage on-site options including grab-and-go kiosks, concession stands and, eventually, a full-service restaurant and bar with outdoor patio.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 22 Mar. 2024
Wendy’s, for instance, has floated the idea of using A.I. to identify slower times of the day and discount the prices of menu items on their digital ordering kiosks.
—Jeanna Smialek, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2024
Digital kiosks from Soofa seem harmless, giving you bits of information alongside some ads.
—Maxwell Zeff / Gizmodo, Quartz, 27 Mar. 2024
Parija Kavilanz, CNN, 11 Apr. 2024
Many restaurants have set up self-service kiosks to comply.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2024
To grab the promo, customers must place a $10 minimum order on an in-store kiosk, the Shake Shack app or the restaurant’s website.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024
While most people can agree that tipping for service at a restaurant or café is reasonable, many are having a hard time getting behind leaving extra dollars at retail stores, airports, and even self-service kiosks.
—Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 1 Apr. 2024
Other chains plan to speed up their use of automation, including kiosks and robots.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 30 Mar. 2024
Three food and beverage on-site options including grab-and-go kiosks, concession stands and, eventually, a full-service restaurant and bar with outdoor patio.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 22 Mar. 2024
Wendy’s, for instance, has floated the idea of using A.I. to identify slower times of the day and discount the prices of menu items on their digital ordering kiosks.
—Jeanna Smialek, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2024
Digital kiosks from Soofa seem harmless, giving you bits of information alongside some ads.
—Maxwell Zeff / Gizmodo, Quartz, 27 Mar. 2024
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“Kiosk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kiosk. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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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
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