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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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It added: “Awe-inspiring features abound, including eight spacious en-suite bedrooms with beautifully appointed baths, a guest house complete with a kitchenette, and an intricately paneled study featuring a warm fireplace.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 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

A sofa and a couple of chairs are clustered on one side of the room, opposite a kitchenette with mismatched cups drying on the countertop.

From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse

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