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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 colorful Villa Flamenco Beach is one of them, ticking every box for an extended beach stay with kitchenettes, ocean or island views, and plenty of beach chairs, all within steps of the sand. Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2025 Early retirement and the future for Evergreen Cabins In 2021, Broomfield completed the Birch Falls Spa Cabin, a studio with a king-sized bed, kitchenette and spa room for a total cost $160,000. Celia Fernandez raffi Paul, CNBC, 29 Nov. 2025 Original black-and-white photographs by Ferenc Berko line the walls, while white kitchenettes and generous work-dining areas are ideal for families, groups, and longer-term stays. Siobhan Reid, Vogue, 25 Nov. 2025 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, 25 Nov. 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 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

kitchenette

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