Kiosk

Definitions

1. A small enclosed structure, often freestanding, open on one side or with a window, used as a booth to sell newspapers, cigarettes, etc.
2. A similar but unattended stand for the automatic dispensing of tickets, etc; an e-kiosk.
3. A public telephone booth.
4. A Turkish garden pavilion.

Equivalents

Examples

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

“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.”

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