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

The scheme involves stealing unactivated gift cards from store kiosks, opening the packaging to copy the card’s electronic number, then resealing the package and placing the cards back on store displays, authorities said in the release. —Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Dec. 2025

At the Target store on Riverside Boulevard on Friday, stacks of plastic bags sat prominently at checkout counters — the only visible option available for shoppers at both self-checkout kiosks and traditional lanes. —Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 23 Dec. 2025

Authorities did not say whether the suspects may be from the same group that robbed a jewelry kiosk inside the mall July 30. —Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 22 Dec. 2025

Passes can be purchased online or in-person at state park kiosks during office hours. —Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 22 Dec. 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