Definition

A small area or room that has cooking facilities, often found in a studio apartment or hotel room.

Example

The hotel room had a kitchenette with a microwave and a small refrigerator.

Conversation

Have you seen the new kitchenette in my apartment?

Yeah, it looks really cozy and perfect for cooking small meals.

I love how it saves space while still being functional.

Exactly! It's amazing what you can do with a little kitchenette.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Kitchenette** → It is formed from "kitchen" (from Old English *cycene*, meaning a place for cooking) and "-ette" (a diminutive suffix from French, meaning small or little). The word "kitchenette" refers to a small kitchen or a compact cooking area.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'small kitchen' — 'kitchen' refers to the place for cooking, and '-ette' means little. This helps you remember that a kitchenette is a small cooking space.

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