kiosk

kiosk — noun

1. A small open-fronted structure in a public place where you can buy newspapers, s

1.名詞B1
釋義

A small open-fronted structure in a public place where you can buy newspapers, snacks, drinks, or other small items from a person working inside.

例句

Quan bought a bottle of water from the kiosk at the train station.

pattern: kiosk at [location]

The park kiosk sells ice cream, cold drinks, and chocolate bars to visitors.

同義詞
  • stall

    usually temporary and not a built structure; found at markets or fairs

  • booth

    can be enclosed on all sides; often used for ticket sales or exhibitions

  • stand

    a simpler, often open-air setup; may lack a roof or walls

文法句型

kiosk + at/in/near [location]

kiosk + that sells [products]

[location] + kiosk

用法筆記

Often found in train stations, parks, shopping streets, and outside tourist attractions. The structure has one or more open sides where the seller faces the public.

常見錯誤

❌I bought a magazine at the stall in the train station.' (when it is a permanent open-fronted shop).
✅I bought a magazine at the kiosk in the train station.
💡A 'stall' is usually a temporary table at a market, while a 'kiosk' is a more permanent small building.

2. A small enclosed structure on a street that contains a public telephone, formerl

2.名詞B1
釋義

A small enclosed structure on a street that contains a public telephone, formerly very common in the United Kingdom and still seen in some areas.

例句

Rin ran to the phone kiosk on the corner to call for help.

UK usage: phone kiosk

The red phone kiosk has become a well-known symbol of London streets.

同義詞
  • phone booth

    more common in American English for the same structure

  • telephone booth

    slightly more formal than 'phone booth'

  • call box

    less common variant, used especially in the UK

文法句型

phone kiosk

telephone kiosk

用法筆記

This sense is primarily British English. In other varieties, 'phone booth' or 'telephone booth' is the usual term. Historic red kiosks are iconic in the UK, though most are no longer in service.

3. A freestanding electronic machine with a touch screen that people use in public

3.名詞B1
釋義

A freestanding electronic machine with a touch screen that people use in public places such as airports or museums to get information, buy tickets, or check in for flights.

例句

Arjun used the touch-screen kiosk at the airport to check in for his flight.

collocation: touch-screen kiosk

The hospital installed a self-service kiosk so patients can pay their bills.

self-service kiosk for [purpose]

同義詞

文法句型

information kiosk

digital/touch-screen kiosk

self-service kiosk

kiosk for [purpose]

用法筆記

Common in airports, train stations, shopping malls, hospitals, and museums. These kiosks are usually touch-screen operated and do not have a person serving behind them.