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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesキオスク
Pronunciation / Transliteration: kiosuku
"彼女はキオスクで飲み物を買った。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A small open-fronted hut or cubicle from which newspapers, refreshments, tickets, etc., are sold.
"She bought a drink from the kiosk at the park." - 2
A structure where information or services are provided, often found in public places.
"The tourist information kiosk was very helpful in planning our trip."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'kiosk' originates from the Turkish word 'kiosk', which referred to a pavilion or a small structure in a garden. It entered the English language in the 17th century, evolving to denote a small structure used for selling goods or providing information.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Kiosk" is said worldwide
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kiosque
Transliteration: kiosk
"Elle a acheté un journal au kiosque."
Kiosk
Transliteration: Kiosk
"Er kaufte ein Getränk am Kiosk."
chiosco
Transliteration: kiosko
"Ha comprato un gelato al chiosco."
quiosco
Transliteration: kiosko
"Compró un periódico en el quiosco."
quiosque
Transliteration: kioske
"Ela comprou um lanche no quiosque."
कियोस्क
Transliteration: kiosk
"उसने कियोस्क से एक पेय खरीदा।"
售货亭
Transliteration: shòuhuò tíng
"她在售货亭买了饮料。"
키오스크
Transliteration: kioskeu
"그녀는 키오스크에서 음료를 샀다."
キオスク
Transliteration: kiosuku
"彼女はキオスクで飲み物を買った。"
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