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Kitchenette
A kitchenette is defined by its limited scale and functionality. Unlike a full kitchen, which typically includes a full-sized oven, a large refrigerator, and ample counter space for meal preparation, a kitchenette is designed for basic needs. It often consists of a small sink, a microwave, a mini-fridge, and perhaps a hot plate or a two-burner stove.
In residential contexts, this term is most common when describing studio apartments or efficiency flats where space is at a premium. In commercial or hospitality contexts, it refers to the small cooking areas in hotel suites or the designated coffee and snack areas in an office break room.
Using the word "kitchenette" instead of "kitchen" signals to the listener that the space is compact and not intended for preparing elaborate, multi-course meals. It carries a connotation of convenience and minimalism rather than comprehensive culinary capability.
意味
例文
The studio apartment comes with a small kitchenette.
I can just make some coffee in the kitchenette.
This hotel room has a kitchenette so we can cook our own meals.
The kitchenette is barely large enough for a toaster and a microwave.
The efficiency flat features a compact kitchenette and a sleeping area.
Let us meet by the kitchenette in the break room.