KIOSK

booth, cubicle, stall, kiosk

(noun) small area set off by walls for special use

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

kiosk (plural kiosks)

A small enclosed structure, often freestanding, open on one side or with a window, used as a booth to sell newspapers, cigarettes, etc.

A similar unattended stand for the automatic dispensing of tickets, etc.

A public telephone booth.

A Turkish garden pavilion.

Anagrams

• Kosik, kokis

Source: Wiktionary


Ki*osk", n. Etym: [Turk. kiushk, kiöshk, Per. k.]

Definition: A Turkish open summer house or pavilion, supported by pillars.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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