n.
Pronunciation: ' k ē - ˌ äsk
Function: noun
Etymology: Turkish kö ş k, from Persian k ū shk portico
Date: 1625
1 : an open summerhouse or pavilion
2 : a small structure with one or more open sides that is used to vend merchandise (as newspapers) or services (as film developing)
3 : a small stand-alone device providing information and services on a computer screen <a museum with interactive kiosk s >