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

Ticketron changed this in 1969, pioneering computerized ticketing and greatly expanding ticket distribution through network kiosks across various retail outlets, such as department stores. —Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026

This kiosk was developed in collaboration with Tan Tock Seng Hospital and Nanyang Technological University, which was funded by Ng Teng Fong Healthcare Innovation Program. —IEEE Spectrum, 2 Apr. 2026

Customers can redeem the discount in-store, at drive-thrus and at kiosks. —Greta Cross, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026

Shake Shack, like many restaurant chains, made a big investment in kiosks after the pandemic and that channel is now larger than in-person ordering with a cashier. —John Kell, Fortune, 1 Apr. 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