KIOSK


Meaning of KIOSK in English

n.

Originally, in Islamic architecture, an open circular pavilion consisting of a roof supported by pillars.

The word has been applied to a Turkish summer garden pavilion and a type of early Persian mosque. Today the term refers to any small urban booth that dispenses newspapers, information, or tickets.

Britannica Concise Encyclopedia.      Краткая энциклопедия Британика.