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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Residents can use the community room and its kitchenette, the outdoor playground and the grilling patio and tables. Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 26 Sep. 2025 For a funky, modern stay in the South End, opt for a loft or suite at the Revolution Hotel, which have the feel of private apartments with kitchenettes. Kori Perten, AFAR Media, 24 Sep. 2025 The Next has a kitchenette and dinette positioned directly behind the driver and passenger seats, the former of which has two invisible burners integrated into its countertop for meal prep, a fridge, and a stainless-steel sink. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2025 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, 23 Sep. 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 4 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

kitchenette

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