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
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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
Over the nearly two years since its riskiest M&A deal, the $375 million takeover of video kiosk operator Redbox, the company has hit the rocks amid mounting concerns about its debt load and ability to meet financial obligations.
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 26 June 2024
Restaurant servers, fast-casual counter workers, bartenders, baristas, ride-hail drivers, babysitters, hairdressers, apple orchard owners, impound lot operators and even self-serve kiosks at the airport all want a cut of the action.
—Tim Carman, Washington Post, 26 June 2024
Again, the kiosk will be L.A.’s only location for purchase.
—Merle Ginsberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 June 2024
Marceline’s Confectionery is closed during the remodel with a retail kiosk set up in front of the shop selling a limited assortment of sweet treats.
—Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 20 June 2024
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 26 June 2024
Restaurant servers, fast-casual counter workers, bartenders, baristas, ride-hail drivers, babysitters, hairdressers, apple orchard owners, impound lot operators and even self-serve kiosks at the airport all want a cut of the action.
—Tim Carman, Washington Post, 26 June 2024
Again, the kiosk will be L.A.’s only location for purchase.
—Merle Ginsberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 June 2024
Marceline’s Confectionery is closed during the remodel with a retail kiosk set up in front of the shop selling a limited assortment of sweet treats.
—Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 20 June 2024
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“Kiosk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kiosk. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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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
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