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 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.
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Mike Snider, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
For comparison, around the same time, McDonald’s remodeled a vast majority of its US restaurants, adding digital kiosks and refreshed interiors.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 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
In 2022, North American Properties’ invested $20 million to transform the 52-acre property into an entertainment destination with the addition of an outdoor stage, green space and retail kiosks.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2025
According to the American Heart Association, more than 30 hands-only CPR training kiosks are in locations throughout the country, relocating between high-traffic public spaces like hospitals, campuses and community centers, making CPR training more accessible to diverse populations.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 22 Oct. 2025
Amazon believes the kiosks will reduce that percentage.
—PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
Some of the concession kiosks from its time at Rangers home games are still there.
—Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2025
Mike Snider, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
For comparison, around the same time, McDonald’s remodeled a vast majority of its US restaurants, adding digital kiosks and refreshed interiors.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 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
In 2022, North American Properties’ invested $20 million to transform the 52-acre property into an entertainment destination with the addition of an outdoor stage, green space and retail kiosks.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2025
According to the American Heart Association, more than 30 hands-only CPR training kiosks are in locations throughout the country, relocating between high-traffic public spaces like hospitals, campuses and community centers, making CPR training more accessible to diverse populations.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 22 Oct. 2025
Amazon believes the kiosks will reduce that percentage.
—PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
Some of the concession kiosks from its time at Rangers home games are still there.
—Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kiosks
pavilions
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This year, large delegations came from France and Korea, mostly via pavilions hosted by French institutions and Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA), in addition to a growing number of participants from Southeast Asia and Japan.—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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Many reviewers credited the beach’s immaculate facilities and amenities— including bathrooms, charcoal grills, tables, and picnic pavilions—for making their visits true trips to paradise.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Kiosks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kiosks. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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