kitchenette

or kitch·en·et

[ kich-uh-net ]

noun

1. a very small, compact kitchen.

kitchenette

/ ˌkɪtʃɪˈnɛt /

noun

1. a small kitchen or part of another room equipped for use as a kitchen

Word History and Origins

Origin of kitchenette¹

An Americanism dating back to 1905–10; kitchen + -ette

Example Sentences

Hers is one of nine rooms with a bathroom and kitchenette and she is proud to have changed her life and wants to give something back.

From BBC

Definitely reserve one of the four lakeside cabins if they are available, as they are far more upscale than the other rooms and come with kitchenettes.

From Seattle Times

Common areas have a TV, kitchenette, showers, rooms for phone calls and a small concrete courtyard.

From Seattle Times

With features such as kitchenettes and expanded living spaces, extended-stay hotels are booming.

From New York Times

However, the office can easily be converted into a guest suite for relatives or visitors that includes a kitchenette and a private entry.

From Los Angeles Times

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