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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Suites at the 59-room property are generously sized, blackout blinds safeguard nap schedules, and the kitchenette is stocked with Aussie treats to tide everyone over. Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026 Inside, guests will find a queen-size bed, kitchenette, and private bath. Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026 This retreat is designed for unwinding, with a cozy living space that offers an unobscured view and a smart TV, along with a small kitchenette with a burner to whip up meals. Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026 Entryway closets in the hotel's suites were turned into mini kitchenettes. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 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 25 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

kitchenette

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