Canteen
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kænˈtiːn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Canteen is a noun meaning A small cafeteria or snack bar, especially one in a military establishment, school, or place of work.
Meaning
A small cafeteria or snack bar, especially one in a military establishment, school, or place of work.
More Meanings
- A temporary or mobile café used in an emergency or on a film location etc.
- A box with compartments for storing eating utensils, silverware etc.
- A military mess kit.
- A water bottle, flask, or other vessel, typically used by a soldier or camper as a bottle for carrying water or liquor for drink.
Example Sentences
He ordered a salad at the canteen.
Come, stack arms, Men! Pile on the rails; stir up the campfire bright; no matter if the canteen fails, we'll make a roaring night. Here Shenandoah brawls along, there burly Blue Ridge echoes strong, to swell the Brigade's rousing song, of “Stonewall Jackson’s Way.”
Word Forms
- canteens
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cafeteria, lunchbox, lunchroom, dining, lunch, meal.
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