kiosk

noun

ki·​osk ˈkē-ˌäsk 

1

: a small structure with one or more open sides that is used to vend merchandise (such as newspapers) or services (such as film developing)

2

: a small stand-alone device providing information and services on a computer screen

a museum with interactive kiosks

3

: an open summerhouse or pavilion

Synonyms

• alcove
• belvedere
• casino
• gazebo
• pavilion
• summerhouse

Examples of kiosk in a Sentence

She sells souvenirs at a kiosk in the mall.

You can pick up your plane tickets at one of the airport's kiosks.

Recent Examples on the Web

While food is sometimes available on board (on certain routes), travelers with food allergies or dietary restrictions should purchase something at the station kiosks before boarding. —Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2024

By the numbers: At least five people reported instances of QR code payment scams since DSM launched its kiosks, although none were verified as an issue with the parking system. —Jason Clayworth, Axios, 16 July 2024

Seventeen of those reports involved crypto ATMs, also known as crypto kiosks. —Dan Mika, Miami Herald, 15 July 2024

As a result, Redbox will reportedly shut down some 24,000 kiosks and its streaming service. —Angela Watercutter, WIRED, 12 July 2024

Word History

Etymology

Turkish köşk, from Persian kūshk portico

First Known Use

1625, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Kids Definition

kiosk

noun

ki·​osk ˈkē-ˌäsk 

kē-ˈäsk

1

: a small light structure with one or more open sides used especially to sell merchandise or services

2

: a small structure that provides information and services on a computer screen