kitchenette

noun

kitch·​en·​ette ˌki-chə-ˈnet How to pronounce kitchenette (audio)
: a small kitchen or an alcove containing cooking facilities

Examples of kitchenette in a Sentence

a hotel room with a kitchenette
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As an icebreaker, Carter ordered the immediate installation of up to 150 modular homes, with individual bathrooms and kitchenettes. Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026 Cabin shots on the brand’s website shows a sofa that can be converted into a bed at the shorter end of the vehicle, while the taller end is equipped with a kitchenette and a dining area with seating. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 22 Jan. 2026 Other luxury amenities include a basement area, a wine cellar, a kitchenette, and a dedicated powder room. India Roby, Architectural Digest, 21 Jan. 2026 Stay at the beach in one of Blue Dolphin Inn’s four suites, ranging from one or two bedrooms with kitchenettes or full kitchens. Kristy Christiansen, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for kitchenette

Word History

First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of kitchenette was in 1870

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“Kitchenette.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kitchenette. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.

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kitchenette

noun
kitch·​en·​ette ˌkich-ə-ˈnet How to pronounce kitchenette (audio)
: a small kitchen
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