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
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.
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The South Stand concourse (Patrick Boyland/The Athletic) On Monday, concourse kiosks sold blue doughnuts featuring the Everton crest, salt and pepper chicken and matchday staples such as pies and sausage rolls.
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Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025
On a recent weekday morning, an older woman in a wheelchair rolled up to a touchscreen kiosk directly behind them, unaware that breakfast service had ended.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 12 Feb. 2025
The company was founded in 1962 by a Pakistani immigrant named Mohammed Iqbal who initially used a small kiosk, much like Mr. Hussein’s.
—David Belcher, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025
The upgrade also includes a new 117-seat Dolby Cinema, new drink and food offerings and a kiosk ordering system.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
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Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025
On a recent weekday morning, an older woman in a wheelchair rolled up to a touchscreen kiosk directly behind them, unaware that breakfast service had ended.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 12 Feb. 2025
The company was founded in 1962 by a Pakistani immigrant named Mohammed Iqbal who initially used a small kiosk, much like Mr. Hussein’s.
—David Belcher, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025
The upgrade also includes a new 117-seat Dolby Cinema, new drink and food offerings and a kiosk ordering system.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for kiosk
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“Kiosk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kiosk. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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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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