kiosk
|ki-osk|
🇺🇸
/ˈkiːˌɑsk/
🇬🇧
/ˈkiːˌɒsk/
small booth
Etymology
'kiosk' originates from the Turkish word 'köşk', which meant 'pavilion' or 'summer house'.
'köşk' transformed into the French word 'kiosque', and eventually became the modern English word 'kiosk'.
Initially, it meant 'pavilion' or 'summer house', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a small booth or stand'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a small, open-fronted hut or cubicle from which newspapers, refreshments, tickets, etc., are sold.
She bought a newspaper from the kiosk at the train station.
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Noun 2
a small structure in a public area used for providing information or displaying advertisements.
The information kiosk helped tourists find their way around the city.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39