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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This small hallway kitchenette has dark gray-green paint and a white stone countertop. — Lauren Jones, The Spruce, 6 June 2026 The lower level includes a rec room, kitchenette, and guest room. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 22 June 2026 The suite came equipped with a family-style dining table, kitchenette, massive sectional couch, and—best of all—a terrace featuring a private infinity pool that looked out into the ocean. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026 For those wanting a more homey stay, Mountain View Lodge, set on 10 acres, has comfortable guest cabins with amenities like kitchenettes and private porches. — Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 10 June 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

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