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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The layout includes two primary suites, a three-bedroom guest wing with its own kitchenette and entrance, and a lower level outfitted with a home theater, gym, game room, and a 12-person hot tub. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2026 In the Airstream Suites, guests will find creature comforts such as queen-size beds with Tempur-Pedic mattresses, heating and air conditioning, kitchenettes, spa-style bathrooms, and a private outdoor area with a fire pit and dining area. Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2026 All seven villas have multiple bedrooms and a large indoor-outdoor living space with a kitchenette. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026 There’s a kitchenette stocked with a Nespresso machine, a deep soaking bathtub for relaxation, and sweet outdoor terrace perfect for watching the sunset or indulging in happy hour. Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026 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 16 Mar. 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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