kiosque
Definition
- Noun:
- A small, open-fronted structure: "kiosque" refers to a small, often decorative structure with one or more open sides, typically used as a newsstand, refreshment booth, or public telephone booth. This word is a variant spelling of "kiosk."
- A public telephone booth: In some contexts, "kiosque" specifically denotes a small enclosed space for a public telephone.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- She bought a newspaper from the kiosque at the corner. (A small shop selling newspapers and other items.)
- He called his mother from the public kiosque near the park. (A telephone booth accessible to the public.)
Advanced Usage
"Kiosque" in architecture: Historically, "kiosque" can refer to a small, ornamental pavilion or summerhouse in a garden or park, often of Turkish or Persian origin.
- The garden featured a charming kiosque surrounded by roses. (A decorative outdoor structure for relaxation.)
"Kiosque de presse": A French term meaning "newsstand," sometimes used in English contexts to refer to a kiosque that sells newspapers and magazines.
- The kiosque de presse on the boulevard sells international newspapers. (A specialized newsstand.)
Variants and Related Words
Kiosk (n): the more common spelling of "kiosque," meaning a small open-fronted booth or structure.
- The train station has a kiosk that sells coffee and snacks. (A booth offering refreshments.)
Kiosque (n): a variant spelling, often used in British English or in formal contexts to emphasize a decorative or architectural feature.
- The museum's entrance featured an ornate kiosque. (A decorative booth or pavilion.)
Synonyms
- Booth: a small, enclosed structure for a specific purpose, such as selling goods or providing information.
- Stand: a small, often temporary structure for selling items.
- Pavilion: a large, often decorative building or structure in a park or garden.
Related Idioms
- No common idioms or phrasal verbs are associated with "kiosque." The word is primarily a noun used in specific contexts.