>In Australia a kiosk is a "building in which refreshments are served in
>park, zoo, etc" (Oxford Dictionary). What do, a least a large proportion
>of, you mean by `kiosk'? I gather it has something to do with computers?
>--
>Jennifer Nuske
>Email: [log in to unmask]
>Deakin University
>Melbourne, Australia.

Its a free-standing structure that houses or supports something like a
computer or TV kiosk or a poster kiosk.  Usually larger than a pedestal (or
plynth,in Australia).  Webster's defines it as "...a small light structure
with one or more open sides used esp. as a newsstand or a telephone booth."

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