as in pavilions
a freestanding airy structure in a scenic setting (as a park) typically offering commanding views
the kiosk in the waterfront park is a favorite meeting place for city residents
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Recent Examples of kiosks
The once-affordable food kiosks along the beachfront are now dominated by high-end restaurants catering to tourists, leaving many locals feeling priced out of their own communities.
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Josh Rivera, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
The restaurant chain is also testing a new restaurant design, with self-service kiosks, a drive-thru with a Hut ‘N Go menu for quick orders and a visible pizza-making station so customers can watch pies being made.
—C. A. Bridges, Oklahoman, 5 Feb. 2026
Futuristic robot figurines Kio and Min-ee are self-ordering kiosks and drive-thru menu displays, while X-Ch4ng3 is the Point-of-Sale system where customers pay.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 4 Feb. 2026
Todd Gloria San Diego mayor faces public anger over new parking fees at iconic Balboa Park, an effort marred by falling attendance, glitchy pay kiosks, and news that much of the money won’t even fund park projects.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 1 Feb. 2026
Hellrigl is responsible for the food at the conference, and her touch is everywhere — bamboo utensils, paper plates, plastic-free coffee cups — along with the fresh fruit and whole-grain veggie kiosks lining the hallways.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 31 Jan. 2026
Grams, Starbucks’ chief operating officer, said the company firmly believes its best way forward is not drive-thru-only stores or mobile pickup kiosks.
—Dee-Ann Durbin, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
With intentional programming, the stadium, its amenities, and The Grove could support recurring marketplaces, food trucks, and kiosks that allow local entrepreneurs to start small and scale, supported by game-day foot traffic and year-round events.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
On Saturday, the parking kiosks near the Organ Pavilion were operating, with several people paying to park.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Jan. 2026
Josh Rivera, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
The restaurant chain is also testing a new restaurant design, with self-service kiosks, a drive-thru with a Hut ‘N Go menu for quick orders and a visible pizza-making station so customers can watch pies being made.
—C. A. Bridges, Oklahoman, 5 Feb. 2026
Futuristic robot figurines Kio and Min-ee are self-ordering kiosks and drive-thru menu displays, while X-Ch4ng3 is the Point-of-Sale system where customers pay.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 4 Feb. 2026
Todd Gloria San Diego mayor faces public anger over new parking fees at iconic Balboa Park, an effort marred by falling attendance, glitchy pay kiosks, and news that much of the money won’t even fund park projects.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 1 Feb. 2026
Hellrigl is responsible for the food at the conference, and her touch is everywhere — bamboo utensils, paper plates, plastic-free coffee cups — along with the fresh fruit and whole-grain veggie kiosks lining the hallways.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 31 Jan. 2026
Grams, Starbucks’ chief operating officer, said the company firmly believes its best way forward is not drive-thru-only stores or mobile pickup kiosks.
—Dee-Ann Durbin, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
With intentional programming, the stadium, its amenities, and The Grove could support recurring marketplaces, food trucks, and kiosks that allow local entrepreneurs to start small and scale, supported by game-day foot traffic and year-round events.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
On Saturday, the parking kiosks near the Organ Pavilion were operating, with several people paying to park.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kiosks
pavilions
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Powerboats, motor yachts from 30 feet to 125 feet, yacht tenders, engines, marine accessories and retail pavilions.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
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Stoschek’s foundation has supported dozens of exhibitions, including two of Germany’s pavilions at the Venice Biennale, and runs public museums in Düsseldorf and Berlin.—
Will Fenstermaker,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Kiosks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kiosks. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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