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kiosk

ki·osk [ k òsk, kee ósk ] (plural ki·osks)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. small roofed street booth: a small permanent or temporary structure on a sidewalk that sells items such as newspapers and candy

2. small structure for advertising: a cylindrical structure that stands at an intersection of walkways or sidewalks or on the street, used to post advertisements and announcements of events

3. SW Asian gazebo: formerly in Southwest Asia, a small open pavilion, especially in a garden

[Early 17th century. Via French< Turkish köşk "villa" < Persian kūšk "villa, palace"]
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