noun
kiosk
KEE-osk
Kiosk (noun) means a small stall or booth, often open on one side, used to sell newspapers, snacks, tickets, or similar small items. Example: “She bought a coffee from the kiosk outside the station.”
noun
1
A small stall or booth, often open on one side, used to sell newspapers, snacks, tickets, or similar small items.
"She bought a coffee from the kiosk outside the station."
2
A freestanding, unstaffed machine used for tasks like buying tickets or checking in.
"Use the self-service kiosk to print your boarding pass."
How to use kiosk
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small stand or self-service machine for buying things or checking in.
Common pairings
newspaper kiosk
ticket kiosk
self-service kiosk
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- kiosks
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Etymology
Traces back through French and Italian to Ottoman Turkish "köşk," originally meaning a garden pavilion or palace, itself from Persian.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “kiosk” mean?
The word “kiosk” means a small stall or booth, often open on one side, used to sell newspapers, snacks, tickets, or similar small items. In plain terms, a small stand or self-service machine for buying things or checking in.
How do you pronounce “kiosk”?
“Kiosk” is pronounced KEE-osk (/ˈkiˌɑsk/ in IPA).
How do you use “kiosk” in a sentence?
Here is “kiosk” used in a sentence: “She bought a coffee from the kiosk outside the station.”
What part of speech is “kiosk”?
“Kiosk” is a noun.
Where does the word “kiosk” come from?
The word “kiosk” comes from French. Traces back through French and Italian to Ottoman Turkish "köşk," originally meaning a garden pavilion or palace, itself from Persian.
How many meanings does “kiosk” have?
“Kiosk” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small stall or booth, often open on one side, used to sell newspapers, snacks, tickets, or similar small items.
