noun
A small booth or shop where things are sold.
We bought a newspaper at the airport kiosk.
Common phrases & grammar
airport kiosk · ticket kiosk
American English
How to pronounce kiosk
nounB1
keeAHSK
/kʰiˈɑsk̚/
2 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
A small booth or shop where things are sold.
What to listen for
The usual pronunciation is /ˈkʰiˌɔsk̚/, with the main stress at the beginning. You may also hear /kʰiˈɑsk̚/, with the main stress on the second syllable.
Usual pronunciation/ˈkʰiˌɔsk̚/
Less common pronunciation/kʰiˈɑsk̚/
Meanings & examples
nounless common
A public computer or screen that provides information or a service.
Use the self-service kiosk to print your boarding pass.
Common phrases & grammar
self-service kiosk · information kiosk