English Explanatory Dictionary

kiosk

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A small enclosed structure, often freestanding, open on one side or with a window, used as a booth to sell newspapers, cigarettes, etc.
  2. A similar but unattended stand for the automatic dispensing of tickets, etc; an e-kiosk.
  3. A public telephone booth.
  4. A Turkish garden pavilion.

Pronunciation

/ˈkiːˌɒsk/ /ˈkiˌɑsk/ en-us-kiosk.ogg en-au-kiosk.ogg

Word forms

kiosk kiosks kiosque

Etymology

Earlier kiosque, from French kiosque, from Italian chiosco, from Ottoman Turkish كوشك (köşk), from Classical Persian کوشْک (kōšk, “palace, portico”), from Middle Persian kwšk' (kōšk).

Derived words

e-kiosk Internet kiosk kiosked kiosker kiosklike telekiosk telephone kiosk
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