Kiosk

Pronunciation: /ˈkiˌɑsk/

Definitions of kiosk

noun a small structure used as a point of sale or information booth, typically found in public places like malls or airports

Example Sentences

A1 I bought a bottle of water from the kiosk.

A2 The kiosk in the mall sells snacks and drinks.

B1 I used the kiosk at the airport to check in for my flight.

B2 The information kiosk provided maps and directions for the museum.

C1 The interactive kiosk allowed customers to browse products and make purchases.

C2 The self-service kiosk was easy to use and saved time at the train station.

Examples of kiosk in a Sentence

formal The kiosk at the mall sells a variety of snacks and drinks.

informal Let's grab some snacks from the kiosk before the movie starts.

slang I'm craving some chips from the kiosk, wanna go?

figurative The information kiosk on the website provides all the details you need.

Grammatical Forms of kiosk

• past tense: kiosked
• plural: kiosks
• comparative: more kiosk
• superlative: most kiosk
• present tense: kiosks
• future tense: will kiosk
• perfect tense: have kiosked
• continuous tense: is kiosking
• singular: kiosk
• positive degree: kiosk
• infinitive: to kiosk
• gerund: kiosking
• participle: kiosked

Origin and Evolution of kiosk

First Known Use: 1625 year

Language of Origin: Turkish

Story behind the word: The word 'kiosk' originated from the Turkish language, where it originally referred to a small pavilion or open summerhouse.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'kiosk' expanded to include small structures used for various purposes such as selling newspapers, tickets, or providing information. It is now commonly used to describe small standalone booths or structures used for a specific service or function.