noun

1. in Turkey and Persia, a summerhouse or pavilion of open construction
2. a somewhat similar small structure open at one or more sides, used as a newsstand, bandstand, entrance to a subway, etc.
3. any of various unmanned, free-standing structures housing, variously, interactive terminals, video monitors, etc., located in retail stores or other public places for the use of customers, the general public, etc.

Etymology: Fr kiosque < Turk köşk < Pers kūshk, palace