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
Soon after its publication, the novel became available in a cheap paperback and was on sale in the newspaper kiosks that dotted downtown Barcelona.
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Colm Tóibín, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2026
Murphy previously ran kiosks at Navy Pier and has been the Democratic committeeperson for Worth township since 2018.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
Global Entry allows preapproved, low-risk travelers to use expedited kiosks -- for a fee -- when entering the United States from abroad, saving them time at airports and other ports of entry.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Mar. 2026
In addition to the mural, the grant is funding wayfinding projects to add signage near the downtown Amtrak station and parking areas along with additional kiosks.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
There will also be nonprofit interactive kiosks/stations and booths offering artwork, clothing and jewelry for sale.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
No apps or kiosks for ordering here; just a knack for customer service, the DeLeons said.
—ABC News, 1 Mar. 2026
The bill would seek to prohibit currency kiosks, sometimes known as Bitcoin ATMs.
—Ray Campos, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
The kiosks in those two lots have recently been reprogrammed to reflect the new pricing and rules.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
Colm Tóibín, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2026
Murphy previously ran kiosks at Navy Pier and has been the Democratic committeeperson for Worth township since 2018.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
Global Entry allows preapproved, low-risk travelers to use expedited kiosks -- for a fee -- when entering the United States from abroad, saving them time at airports and other ports of entry.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Mar. 2026
In addition to the mural, the grant is funding wayfinding projects to add signage near the downtown Amtrak station and parking areas along with additional kiosks.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
There will also be nonprofit interactive kiosks/stations and booths offering artwork, clothing and jewelry for sale.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
No apps or kiosks for ordering here; just a knack for customer service, the DeLeons said.
—ABC News, 1 Mar. 2026
The bill would seek to prohibit currency kiosks, sometimes known as Bitcoin ATMs.
—Ray Campos, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
The kiosks in those two lots have recently been reprogrammed to reflect the new pricing and rules.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kiosks
pavilions
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The rooms Quiet luxury is the name of the game at Amanyara and the resort consists of one-to-two bedroom pavilions and three-to-six bedroom villas, each surrounded by forest, with park or ocean views.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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Huge pavilions sponsored by Huawei and Google, Honor and Qualcomm, display remarkable new products linking our car to our phone, a robot to a disabled person, our glasses to the internet.—
Kamal Ahmed,
Fortune,
12 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Kiosks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kiosks. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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