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

This historic B&B and its surrounding private cabins with kitchenettes sprawl across 123 acres on the shores of Caspian Lake, in Vermont’s storied Northeast Kingdom.

From Outside Online

He had brought home a sleek new camper with a kitchenette, polished wooden cabinets, and foldout beds.

From The Daily Beast

The Scotchman grilled chops in his tiny kitchenette and baked macaroni too; and made ambrosial hot chocolate.

From Project Gutenberg

He waited as Harry Nichols dipped into a kitchenette, then came back with three glasses of soda and a huge black Havana.

From Project Gutenberg

He gathered boards, excelsior and the crate and piled them in the kitchenette, which they approximately filled.

From Project Gutenberg

It provided two bedrooms, a cheery living room, a dining room and a kitchenette.

From Project Gutenberg

Ella hurried into the kitchenette and busied herself with dinner.

From Project Gutenberg

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