Kitchenette: meaning, definitions and examples
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kitchenette
[ ˌkɪtʃɪˈnɛt ]
small apartment
A kitchenette is a small cooking area, which usually has a sink and a stove, but may not have a refrigerator or oven. It is commonly found in hotel rooms, studio apartments, or small office spaces.
Synonyms
compact kitchen, cooking area, mini kitchen
Examples of usage
- The hotel room came equipped with a kitchenette, allowing us to prepare simple meals during our stay.
- She lives in a studio apartment with a tiny kitchenette for cooking.
- In the small office space, there was a kitchenette where employees could make coffee and heat up meals.
Translations
Translations of the word "kitchenette" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mini cozinha
🇮🇳 किचनट
🇩🇪 Küchenzeile
🇮🇩 dapur kecil
🇺🇦 куточок для приготування їжі
🇵🇱 aneks kuchenny
🇯🇵 キッチネット
🇫🇷 kitchenette
🇪🇸 cocina pequeña
🇹🇷 mini mutfak
🇰🇷 간이 주방
🇸🇦 مطبخ صغير
🇨🇿 kuchyňka
🇸🇰 kuchynka
🇨🇳 小厨房
🇸🇮 kuhinjska niša
🇮🇸 eldhús
🇰🇿 кіші ас үй
🇬🇪 მინი სამზარეულო
🇦🇿 kiçik mətbəx
🇲🇽 cocina pequeña
Word origin
The word 'kitchenette' originated in the early 20th century, combining 'kitchen' with the diminutive suffix '-ette'. It became popular as a term to describe small cooking spaces in urban settings, where space constraints necessitated compact kitchen solutions. The concept of a kitchenette has evolved over time to accommodate modern living arrangements, emphasizing functionality and efficiency in limited areas.
See also: kitchenware.