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 rental has 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms and two spare kitchenettes. Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Dec. 2025 The filing also claims that on one occasion, Coots was physically locked in a kitchenette by a major. David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 17 Dec. 2025 Situated behind a classic New Orleans–style home that dates back to 1833, the two-story guesthouse is equipped with a modern kitchenette complete with sleek stainless steel finishes, along with a generous living room for game nights. Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 16 Dec. 2025 All cabins include fireplace, TV, kitchens or kitchenettes. Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 12 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 25 Dec. 2025.

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kitchenette

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