kiosk — a small structure where people can buy newspapers, food, tickets, etc., or get information
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a small structure where people can buy newspapers, food, tickets, etc., or get information
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkiːɑːsk/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother still doesn't know how to use the McDonald's ordering kiosk.
- The tourist information kiosk was broken, so we got lost in the city.
- He spent 20 minutes arguing with a kiosk before realizing it couldn't talk back.
kiosk
NOUN[/ˈkiːɑːsk/]
a small structure where people can buy newspapers, food, tickets, etc., or get information
She quickly buys a train ticket from the self-service kiosk before boarding.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Turkish köşk, originally meaning a small pavilion or summer house in a garden. When introduced to Europe in the 19th century, the term evolved to describe a small booth or shop, particularly open-air structures used for selling newspapers, refreshments, or tickets.
Breakdown
Turkish köşk (pavilion, manor house) → French kiosque → English kiosk, with the meaning progressively generalized from an ornamental garden structure to any small, freestanding commercial booth or stall.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother still doesn't know how to use the McDonald's ordering kiosk.”
“The tourist information kiosk was broken, so we got lost in the city.”
“He spent 20 minutes arguing with a kiosk before realizing it couldn't talk back.”
“Students can print their documents at the library kiosk.”
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