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kiosk

[kee-osk, kee-osk]

noun

  1. a small structure having one or more sides open, used as a newsstand, refreshment stand, bandstand, etc.

  2. a thick, columnlike structure on which notices, advertisements, etc., are posted.

  3. an interactive computer terminal available for public use, as one with internet access or site-specific information.

    Students use kiosks to look up campus events.

  4. an open pavilion or summerhouse common in Turkey and Iran.

  5. British.a telephone booth.



kiosk

/ ˈ쾱ːɒ /

noun

  1. a small sometimes movable booth from which cigarettes, newspapers, light refreshments, etc, are sold

  2. a telephone box

  3. a thick post on which advertisements are posted

  4. (in Turkey, Iran, etc, esp formerly) a light open-sided pavilion

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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of kiosk1

First recorded in 1615–25; from French kiosque “stand in a public park,” ultimately from Turkish öş “villa,” from Persian ū “palace, villa”
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of kiosk1

C17: from French kiosque bandstand, from Turkish ö, from Persian ū pavilion
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He gradually took over more kiosks - once telling a newspaper that he kept his shops open later than others and so "the money rolled in".

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The new Riverside Stand is accessed via Gate 51, and you come out directly onto a decking area which overlooks the river and has food kiosks and live music playing.

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The first phase of the development envisions a 5.25-acre public space featuring a play park, pavilions, food kiosks, and an events area.

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By stocking the kiosks with public health supplies, officials say residents can take action to protect themselves and others in the community.

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They then stepped out of the booth, selected their favorite shots at a kiosk and waited about 60 seconds for the photos to develop.

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