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kitchenette

American  
[kich-uh-net] / ˌkɪtʃ əˈnɛt /
Or kitchenet

noun

  1. a very small, compact kitchen.

kitchenette British  
/ ˌkɪtʃɪˈnɛt /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of kitchenette

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

Example Sentences

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The dwelling offers ample room for a Kardahsian-Jenner-sized brood, boasting eight bedrooms and eight full bathrooms, including an attached guest suite with a private entrance, kitchenette, sitting area, and courtyard.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Behind the scenes, Tesla engineers were working out of a kitchenette on campus.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 3, 2026

While a bit dated, the room had a kitchenette and a microwave, as well as a separate fridge from the minibar setup.

From Salon • Oct. 31, 2025

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 • Nov. 17, 2024

Eventually I get a menial job doing mock-ups, and a small furnished two-bedroom apartment with kitchenette and separate entrance in a large crumbling house in the Annex, north of Bloor.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood

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