A kiosk is a small enclosedsurrounded on all sides, with no open gaps space or stand used for a particularchosen for one specific reason or special case purpose. In everyday English, it often means a small bootha small, temporary structure for selling or giving information where you buy things, get information, or use a screen or machine.

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Pronunciation

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Accent: General American English

IPA: /ˈkiˌɑsk/

Easy pronunciation: KEE-osk (approximate spelling).

Stress: Stress on the first syllable.

Here it means a small enclosed booth or stand used for a special purpose.

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Kiosk Meaning

a small enclosed space used for a particular purpose

Part of speech: noun

Definition: a small area set off by walls for special use

Example: She was waiting inside the ticket kiosk.

Synonyms for this meaning:

• booth — A close substitute when kiosk means a small enclosed stand or stall.
• cubicle — Works for a small enclosed space, though it is more common for offices or partitioned spaces.
• stall — Can work for a small enclosed selling space, but it is less precise than booth.

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Kiosk Synonyms

Similar Meaning

• booth
• cubicle
• stall

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Common Mistakes

• Confusing kiosk with a larger shop or store.
• Using kiosk to mean any open counter or desk; it usually suggests a small enclosed stand or space.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does kiosk mean?

Kiosk usually means a small enclosed space or stand used for a specific purpose, such as selling tickets, giving information, or serving customers.

What are the synonyms of kiosk?

The closest synonyms are booth, cubicle, and stall, depending on the exact sense.

Is kiosk the same as booth?

Often, yes. Booth is the closest everyday synonym when kiosk means a small enclosed stand or space.

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