kiosk

/ki'ɔsk/ Cách viết khác : (kiosque) /ki'ɔsk/

Thân thiện

A woman buys a magazine from a street kiosk.

Definition

Noun 1. A small, often freestanding structure or booth: A kiosk is a small, typically temporary or semi-permanent structure used for selling goods (like newspapers, snacks, or tickets) or providing information or services. It is often open on one or more sides. 2. A small enclosed area or cubicle: A kiosk can also refer to a small, partially enclosed area set off by walls or partitions for a specific use, such as a telephone booth or a photo booth.

Usage and Examples

• As a retail or service booth:
  • I bought a magazine from the kiosk in the train station.
  • The tourist information kiosk in the city center provides free maps.
• As a small enclosed area:
  • He made a call from the telephone kiosk on the corner.
  • The exhibition featured several interactive display kiosks.

Advanced Usage

• Digital/Interactive Kiosk: In modern usage, a kiosk often refers to a computerized terminal or interactive display providing information or services, such as for self-check-in at an airport or for browsing a product catalog in a store.
  • Passengers can print their boarding passes at the self-service kiosk.

Variants and Related Words

• Newsstand: A type of kiosk specifically for selling newspapers and magazines.
• Booth: A more general term for a small, temporary structure or enclosed seating area, which can be similar to a kiosk.
• Pavilion: A larger, often more decorative, temporary or permanent structure, sometimes used for similar purposes as a large kiosk.

Synonyms

• Booth
• Stall
• Stand
• Cubicle

Related Phrases and Compounds

• Information kiosk: A booth or terminal designed to provide information to the public.
• Ticket kiosk: An automated machine or booth for purchasing tickets.
• Photo kiosk: A booth or machine for taking passport photos or printing digital photos.

Học thuật

Noun

1. small area set off by walls for special use

Từ đồng nghĩa

• booth
• cubicle
• stall