kiosk

UK /ˈkiːˌɒsk/ US /ˈkiˌɑsk/
noun 4

Definitions

noun

1

A small enclosed structure, often freestanding, open on one side or with a window, used as a booth to sell newspapers, cigarettes, etc.

I remember that one time I went to the kiosk next door to buy condoms, it was raining, she appeared.

2

A similar but unattended stand for the automatic dispensing of tickets, etc; an e-kiosk.

Not only has the infamous upgrade gone by the wayside, but cashiers at fast-food restaurants are becoming increasingly uncommon. McDonald's started rolling out ordering kiosks at its US locations in 2015, and the chain hasn't looked back since: by 2020, most of its 14,000 locations will have kiosks installed.

3

A public telephone booth.

4

A Turkish garden pavilion.

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