kitchenette

noun

kitch·​en·​ette ˌki-chə-ˈnet How to pronounce kitchenette (audio)
: a small kitchen or an alcove containing cooking facilities

Examples of kitchenette in a Sentence

a hotel room with a kitchenette
Recent Examples on the Web As previously mentioned, the premises also contain a one-bedroom, one-bath guesthouse with its own kitchen and living area, and an office/studio with a kitchenette and full bath. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2024 Inside, they’re outfitted with king-sized beds with cozy linens, a sitting area, and a kitchenette with a fridge, freezer, microwave, and coffeemaker. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2024 Beyond that, a multipurpose room with a kitchenette, plus a covered patio with benches overlooking the trailhead, could also serve celebratory family functions, with volunteers foreseeing interest for weddings, baby showers and other events ideal for a picturesque setting. Jim Riccioli, Journal Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2024 Measuring approximately 300 square feet, the ADU has enough space for a bed, sofa, kitchenette and desk for working from home. Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2024 People can now live in one motel purchased in 2021 using Section 8 housing vouchers because the city paid to put kitchenettes in every room. Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2024 The estate’s fourth bedroom lies in the detached guesthouse, which also sports a full bathroom, living room and kitchenette. James McClain, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2024 The casitas include kitchenettes, barbecues, and outdoor dining sets. Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 3 Jan. 2024 Priced at $100 a night on average (depending on the location), each 21-square-meter room will have a queen and a single bed and a kitchenette with sink, microwave and mini fridge—fixtures not often found in budget hotels, Sia says. Jonathan Burgos, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of kitchenette was in 1870

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“Kitchenette.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kitchenette. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

kitchenette

noun
kitch·​en·​ette ˌkich-ə-ˈnet How to pronounce kitchenette (audio)
: a small kitchen
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