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kitchenette

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kitch·​en·​ette | \ ˌki-chə-ˈnet How to pronounce kitchenette (audio) \

Definition of kitchenette

: a small kitchen or an alcove containing cooking facilities

Examples of kitchenette in a Sentence

a hotel room with a kitchenette
Recent Examples on the Web The basement includes another full bathroom and guest bedroom, a kitchenette, large living area and dance studio. — Holly V. Hays, Indianapolis Star, "Hot Property: This $745K home is a secluded gem just 15 minutes south of Downtown," 14 June 2019 After the waterproofing is complete, the Library plans to renovate the lower level of the building by adding meeting rooms, a kitchenette, and other amenities that will allow the building to be even more useful to the community. — cleveland, "Oak trees coming down at Coventry Library; new faces at The Gathering Place; more: Press Run," 8 Nov. 2019 The suite features its own balcony and small kitchenette area, giving guests their own space in which to relax. — Amanda Molitor, The Denver Post, "There’s something for everyone at 2178 Sierra Verde Court," 7 Nov. 2019 The second floor has two more bedrooms plus a guest suite with a kitchenette. — Judy Rose, Detroit Free Press, "$950K log home is on 5 acres in Genoa Township gated community," 24 Oct. 2019 The 10th floor lounge has the best views in the building, a pool table, shuffleboard and a kitchenette. — Washington Post, "What once was your cubicle can now be your home," 16 Oct. 2019 Studios and bedrooms offer kitchenettes or wet bars. — Gerry Frank, oregonlive, "3 great places to stay when you’re visiting Lincoln City: Gerry Frank’s picks," 13 Oct. 2019 Nelson estimates about 80 percent of his projects wind up including a kitchenette and bathroom. — Candace Braun Davison, House Beautiful, "Why Everyone's Dreaming About Living in the Trees," 24 Sep. 2019 Rooms start at $249; all have kitchens or kitchenettes, soaking tubs and smart TVs. — Melanie D.g. Kaplan / Washington Post, Twin Cities, "Coming to St. Paul? Here’s the Washington Post’s suggestions for visitors," 10 Oct. 2019

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First Known Use of kitchenette

1903, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of kitchenette was in 1903

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21 Jan 2020

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“Kitchenette.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kitchenette. Accessed 22 January 2020.

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kitchenette

noun
How to pronounce kitchenette (audio)

English Language Learners Definition of kitchenette

: a small kitchen or a part of a room where food is cooked

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kitchenette

noun
kitch·​en·​ette | \ ˌki-chə-ˈnet How to pronounce kitchenette (audio) \

Kids Definition of kitchenette

: a small kitchen

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