kiosk

Meanings

• noun

  A free-standing structure with a shelf or shelves for displaying and selling items or providing information, typically in a public place.

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˈkiˌɑsk/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with kiosk
box , rocks

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Variants

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kiosk , kiosks

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'kioskos' meaning 'kiosk' or 'booth'. Originally used to refer to a small pavilion or shelter.

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Trivia

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1. The first known use of a kiosk was in ancient Greece, where they were used as small temples or shrines.

2. The modern kiosk was invented in 1822 by a German entrepreneur named Johann Christian Friedrich Höhne, who set up the first newspaper kiosk in Berlin.

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Related Concepts

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1. vending machine: A type of automated retailing technology that automatically sells and dispenses a product in exchange for payment.

2. information kiosk: A type of kiosk that provides information to the public, such as tourist information or public transportation schedules.

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Culture

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In modern times, kiosks are commonly found in shopping malls, airports, and other public places where people can buy snacks, drinks, or other small items. They are also used for providing information, such as tourist maps or public transportation schedules.

How to Memorize "kiosk"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, free-standing structure with a shelf or shelves for displaying and selling items or providing information.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'kiosk' with the idea of a small, self-contained structure that provides goods or information.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'KIOSK' to remember the definition: 'K' for kiosk, 'I' for information or items, 'O' for public place, 'S' for selling or providing, 'K' for kiosk.

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