KIOSK


Meaning of KIOSK in English

[ 'ki:ɒsk ]

■ noun

1》 a small open-fronted hut or cubicle from which newspapers, refreshments, tickets, etc. are sold.

2》 Brit. a public telephone booth.

3》 (in Turkey and Iran) a light open pavilion or summer house.

Origin

C17: from Fr. kiosque , from Turk. köşk 'pavilion'.

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