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kiosk

Syllabification: (ki·osk)
Pronunciation: /ˈkēˌäsk/
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Definition of kiosk

noun

  • a small open-fronted hut or cubicle from which newspapers, refreshments, tickets, etc., are sold.
  • a small structure in a public area used for providing information or displaying advertisements, often incorporating an interactive display screen or screens.
  • (usually telephone kiosk) British a telephone booth.
  • archaic (in Turkey and Iran) a light open pavilion or summerhouse.

Origin:

early 17th century (in the sense 'pavilion'): from French kiosque, from Turkish köşk 'pavilion', from Persian kuš

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