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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There’s a separate poolside casita with its own kitchenette and laundry and, just below the pool, a sunken terrace with a fire pit. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2025 The door opened into a kitchen area, which was small enough to be called a kitchenette. Melinda Newman, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2025 Renovations included installation of kitchenettes in all units, the addition of a fire sprinkler and alarm system, security additions such as fencing and cameras, and accessibility upgrades. City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025 The 12 Aqua Villas at Mangrove Marina are some of the best in the area, and come equipped with a full bath, kitchenette, and outdoor patio. Teaghan Skulszki, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 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 24 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

kitchenette

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