kichenette

Definition

Noun: A small kitchen or an area equipped with minimal kitchen facilities, such as a sink, a small refrigerator, and a hot plate or microwave, typically found in a studio apartment, office, or hotel room.

Usage Examples

• (A small kitchen area for basic meal preparation.)
• (A compact kitchen space in a small living unit.)
• (A small kitchen area in a workplace.)

Advanced Usage

• "kichenette unit": a standard, pre-fabricated set of kitchen appliances and cabinets designed for small spaces.
  • The new dormitory rooms come with a kichenette unit that includes a sink and a two-burner stove. (A compact, integrated kitchen setup.)

Variants and Related Words

• Kitchen (n): a room or area where food is prepared and cooked.
  • The main kitchen is larger and has a full oven, unlike the kichenette. (A full-sized cooking space.)
• Kitchenette (n): alternative spelling of "kichenette," though less common; both refer to the same concept.

Synonyms

• Compact kitchen: a small, efficient kitchen.
• Mini-kitchen: a very small kitchen, often with limited appliances.

Related Idioms

• "kichenette-style": referring to a design or layout that mimics a small kitchen.
  • The apartment had a kichenette-style layout, with the sink and stove in a single counter. (Designed like a small kitchen.)

Phrasal Verbs

• Set up a kichenette: to arrange or install a small kitchen area.
  • We set up a kichenette in the basement for guests. (Installed a small kitchen space.)