CANTEEN

canteen

(noun) a flask for carrying water; used by soldiers or travelers

canteen

(noun) restaurant in a factory; where workers can eat

canteen

(noun) a recreation room in an institution

canteen, mobile canteen

(noun) a restaurant outside; often for soldiers or policemen

canteen

(noun) sells food and personal items to personnel at an institution or school or camp etc.

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

canteen (plural canteens)

A small cafeteria or snack bar, especially one in a military establishment, school, or place of work.

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 used by a soldier or camper.

Source: Wiktionary

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Can*teen", n. Etym: [F. cantine bottle case, canteen (cf. Sp. & It. cantina cellar, bottle case), either contr. fr. It. canovettina, dim. of canova cellar, or, more likely, fr. OF. cant. corner, It. & Sp. canto. See 1st Cant.] (Mil.)

1. A vessel used by soldiers for carrying water, liquor, or other drink. [Written also cantine..]

Note: In the English service the canteen is made of wood and holds three pints; in the United States it is usually a tin flask.

2. The sulter's shop in a garrison; also, a chest containing culinary and other vessels for officers.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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