Kiosk Definition
kēŏsk, kē-ŏsk
kiosks
noun
kiosks
A somewhat similar small structure open at one or more sides, used as a newsstand, bandstand, entrance to a subway, etc.
Webster's New World
In Turkey and Persia, a summerhouse or pavilion of open construction.
Webster's New World
A usually cylindrical structure on which advertisements are posted.
American Heritage
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.
Webster's New World
A small enclosed structure, often freestanding, open on one side or with a window, used as a booth to sell newspapers, cigarettes, etc.
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Other Word Forms of Kiosk
Noun
Singular:
kiosk
Plural:
kiosksOrigin of Kiosk
French kiosque from Turkish köşk gazebo, pavilion from Middle Persian gōshak corner from Avestan gaoshaka- diminutive of gaosha- ear
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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From French kiosque, from Turkish köşk (“pavilion”), from Ottoman Turkish كوشك (köşk), from Persian کوشک (kôšk, “palace, portico”), from Middle Persian (kōšk).
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