kiosk

Everyday

1. A small hut or stand where newspapers, snacks, drinks or tickets are sold. tree →
2. A machine with a screen in a public place where you can buy tickets, pay or get information. tree →
3. (old, UK) A phone box. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life: a kiosk at the park sells ice cream; a ticket kiosk at the station. In maths problems, a kiosk sells items at a price. Phrases: ice-cream kiosk, ticket kiosk, self-service kiosk.

Examples

• We bought ice creams from the kiosk by the beach. tree →
• The newspaper kiosk opens early. tree →
• Use the kiosk to print your train ticket. tree →
• The kiosk sells drinks for 2 pounds each. tree →
• Order your burger at the screen kiosk. tree →
• The kiosk at the zoo sells maps and snacks. tree →

Note

Countable noun. Said "KEE-osk". Similar: stall, stand, booth. In money problems, read the kiosk's price list carefully and multiply by how many you buy.