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
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
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
30 November 2024
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