kiosk
noun
Simple meaning
A small enclosed structure, often freestanding, open on one side or with a window, used as a booth to sell newspapers.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
keeawskSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈkiɔsk
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
A small enclosed structure, often freestanding, open on one side or with a window, used as a booth to sell newspapers, cigarettes, etc.
A similar but unattended stand for the automatic dispensing of tickets, etc; an e-kiosk.
A public telephone booth.
A Turkish garden pavilion.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Formality
- Technical
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: A small enclosed structure, often freestanding, open on one side or with a window, used as a booth to sell newspapers, cigarettes, etc.
Used this way, kiosk is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It stays understated rather than dramatic. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Mild
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Word Aura describes common impressions, not a measurement. Tone changes with sentence, speaker, relationship and situation.
More ways to use kiosk
- “You can buy tickets for the concert at the small kiosk outside the theater.”noun
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Common Patterns and Combinations
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Word Family
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Compound terms
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Booth for using a telephone.
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