Zeitungskiosk

newspaper kiosk

noun TSAY-tungs-ki-osk Rare

Origin: from Turkish köşk via French kiosque

Also means

newsstand

Usage Note

Zeitungskiosk is a small retail outlet selling newspapers, magazines, and often tobacco and confectionery; these kiosks are important in Germany's print distribution chain and are a cultural institution in city centres.

Examples

"Am Zeitungskiosk kaufte sie täglich ihre Lieblingszeitung und ein Kreuzworträtsel."

Natural Translation

At the newspaper kiosk she bought her favourite newspaper and a crossword puzzle every day.

Literal Translation

At the newspaper-kiosk she bought daily her favourite-newspaper and a crossword-puzzle.

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