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kiosk

 

[ หˆkiหษ’sk ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

news stand

A small structure resembling a pavilion or a gazebo, typically used as a newsstand or a booth for selling goods or services.

Synonyms

booth, stall, stand

Examples of usage

  • I bought a newspaper from the kiosk on the corner.
  • The kiosk in the park sells drinks and snacks.
Context #2 | Noun

self-service machine

A small freestanding structure where electronic transactions, such as ticket purchases or information retrieval, can be made by customers.

Synonyms

self-service machine, terminal, vending machine

Examples of usage

  • I used the kiosk at the airport to check in for my flight.
  • The library has a kiosk for borrowing books.

Translations

Translations of the word "kiosk" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น quiosque

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคฟเคฏเฅ‹เคธเฅเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kiosk

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kios

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั–ะพัะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kiosk

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ญใ‚ชใ‚นใ‚ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท kiosque

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ quiosco

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kiosk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ‚ค์˜ค์Šคํฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุดูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kiosek

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kiosk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไบญๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kiosk

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sjoppa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะธะพัะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ˜แƒแƒกแƒ™แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kiosk

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ quiosco

Etymology

The word 'kiosk' originated from the Turkish word 'kรถลŸk', which means a pavilion or a summer house. It was introduced to the English language in the 18th century. Initially, kiosks were used as small pavilions or booths for selling goods or providing services. Over time, the meaning expanded to include self-service machines for various transactions.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,888, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.