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

• 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

The Federal Trade Commission found that during the first six months of 2024 alone, consumers lost around $65 million to Bitcoin ATM kiosks; older adults over 60 were the most vulnerable. —Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Sep. 2025

It was traced to a resale kiosk at a Boulder grocery store on March 2. —Brian Brant, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025

Grocery shoppers at the Hen House near 135th and Metcalf in Overland Park might be surprised to find a kiosk inside the store selling a product the FDA describes as similar to fentanyl, courtesy of CBD American Shaman. —Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025

The Triple Cheeseburger is available exclusively through in-restaurant kiosks for its perks members. —Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 17 Sep. 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