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
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.
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The trail heads west and is clearly marked with a sign and a kiosk.
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Some of the concession kiosks from its time at Rangers home games are still there.
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Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
Airlines must also ensure seamless integration between digital systems and physical infrastructure, such as airport kiosks and security gates.
—Luke Boddis, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Some of the concession kiosks from its time at Rangers home games are still there.
—Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2025
The promotion is only valid for qualifying orders placed in-Shack through a kiosk or for pick-up or delivery on the Shake Shack Mobile App or via shakeshack.com at participating Shake Shack locations.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
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“Kiosk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kiosk. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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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
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