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 company said customers can always find out what’s in their food via the McDonald’s website, in the McDonald’s app, or at the company’s kiosks inside the restaurants.
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Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Jan. 2026
But zoo officials don’t provide any details on their parking kiosks about how the money will be spent.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Self-serve kiosks are becoming the norm, allowing supporters to pick up their food and drink and have payment taken from pre-registered accounts.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
The company said customers can always find out what’s in their food via the McDonald’s website, in the McDonald’s app, or at the company’s kiosks inside the restaurants.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
Instead of posting letters, Danes will now have to drop them off at kiosks in shops, from where they will be couriered by private company DAO to both domestic and international addresses.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 30 Dec. 2025
Otherwise, tickets are payable in-person at violations bureau locations, or at kiosks at all Milwaukee Police district stations.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 30 Dec. 2025
Most of the self-order kiosks are positioned in front of the station’s long counter.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
In just five years, Moniepoint’s handheld point-of-sale devices have become ubiquitous in kiosks, restaurants, and malls across the country, enabling cash deposits and withdrawals, as well as card payments.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Jan. 2026
But zoo officials don’t provide any details on their parking kiosks about how the money will be spent.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Self-serve kiosks are becoming the norm, allowing supporters to pick up their food and drink and have payment taken from pre-registered accounts.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
The company said customers can always find out what’s in their food via the McDonald’s website, in the McDonald’s app, or at the company’s kiosks inside the restaurants.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
Instead of posting letters, Danes will now have to drop them off at kiosks in shops, from where they will be couriered by private company DAO to both domestic and international addresses.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 30 Dec. 2025
Otherwise, tickets are payable in-person at violations bureau locations, or at kiosks at all Milwaukee Police district stations.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 30 Dec. 2025
Most of the self-order kiosks are positioned in front of the station’s long counter.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
In just five years, Moniepoint’s handheld point-of-sale devices have become ubiquitous in kiosks, restaurants, and malls across the country, enabling cash deposits and withdrawals, as well as card payments.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kiosks
pavilions
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Amanyara, one of Turks and Caicos' best resorts, is nestled into a 18,000-acre nature reserve with 38 secluded pavilions and 20 villas.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Walkers and bikers traversing down the path and a new bridge will see two new pavilions as well as the Athletic Club Boise Stadium, where a new professional soccer team whose name and colors were revealed in 2025 will play.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Kiosks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kiosks. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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