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

Last time, no kiosks were installed in La Jolla, while inland transit communities like City Heights advocated for better representation. —Harry Bubbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026

The kiosks — which look like ATMs — convert funds into cryptocurrency. —Aki Nace, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026

Sitting in the window frame and watching locals sip a Super Bock at the kiosk in the park was a lovely, and watching the sun go down here became my little ritual during the stay. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026

Dorr pitched a few of those herself, like an unstaffed building or a kiosk that dispensed books on hold. —Mark Dee april 28, Idaho Statesman, 28 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