kitchenette

noun

kitch·​en·​ette ˌki-chə-ˈnet How to pronounce kitchenette (audio)
: a small kitchen or an alcove containing cooking facilities

Examples of kitchenette in a Sentence

a hotel room with a kitchenette
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To combat this issue, book a hotel or rental that comes with a kitchen or even a kitchenette, and plan to prep a majority of your family’s meals yourselves. Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2025 One-bedroom king suites have living rooms, and two-bedroom villas come with kitchenette and proximity to the pool. Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 14 Feb. 2025 Along with providing case management and supportive services, each living space features private bathrooms, kitchenettes and modern furnishings. Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 13 Feb. 2025 Community spaces will include rooms with a kitchenette for gatherings, a computer and library room, a craft room, a fitness room, an outdoor grill area with picnic tables and a dog park. Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 7 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for kitchenette

Word History

First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of kitchenette was in 1870

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“Kitchenette.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kitchenette. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

kitchenette

noun
kitch·​en·​ette ˌkich-ə-ˈnet How to pronounce kitchenette (audio)
: a small kitchen
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