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
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Rooms range from cozy studios to spacious one-bedroom suites topping out at 778 square feet, most stocked with kitchenettes and sofa beds for the whole crew to enjoy. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026 The Rosseau Muskoka Resort & Spa is a luxury property steps from Lake Rosseau, featuring rooms equipped with kitchenettes and fireplaces. — Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2026 There’s also the roughly 500-square-foot standalone guesthouse, which includes a bedroom, a full bath, and a kitchenette. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026 Mornings start with coffee (prepared in the rental’s corner kitchenette) on the balcony before heading out and about the Old Town. — Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for kitchenette

Word History

First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined above

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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 7 Sep. 2026.

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kitchenette

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