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 of kiosk

• pavilion

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

The airline's bright yellow kiosks now serve as a reminder of the airline. —Bri Buckley, CBS News, 5 June 2026

Inmates reported limited access to hygiene supplies and noted that loose wires were hanging from the ceiling due to unfinished visitation kiosks during the first few days of operation. —Ben Wheeler june 4, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026

Hailey Bieber's beauty brand Rhode is set to host a pop-up kiosk in Newport this month. —Bailey Allen, The Providence Journal, 4 June 2026

One person may get up to six tickets at a time by visiting the Korean War Veterans Memorial kiosk on Daniel Chester French Drive. —Mike Stunson, USA Today, 3 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Turkish köşk, from Persian kūshk portico

First Known Use

1625, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Rhymes for kiosk

• bosque
• mosque

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