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

The colorful free book exchange kiosk was installed outside First Congregational Church of Ramona near Eighth and Main streets on Feb. 10. —Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025

This local coffee kiosk is called Can’t Resist Coffee. —Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Feb. 2025

More than half of Yum’s quarterly sales were digital, which includes online and delivery orders and those placed through in-store kiosks. —Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2025

Fire extinguished at Etihad Stadium Prior to the match, a fire had to be extinguished at one of the merchandise kiosks at the Etihad Stadium. —Homero De La Fuente, CNN, 30 Jan. 2025

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