Meaning & Definition of Canteen in English
English⟶
Canteen
/kæntin/
noun
1. A flask for carrying water
- Used by soldiers or travelers
synonym:
- canteen
2. Sells food and personal items to personnel at an institution or school or camp etc.
synonym:
- canteen
3. A restaurant outside
- Often for soldiers or policemen
synonym:
- canteen,
- mobile canteen
4. A recreation room in an institution
synonym:
- canteen
5. Restaurant in a factory
- Where workers can eat
synonym:
- canteen
Examples of using
The food at the canteen isn’t very good, and the menu contains mostly unhealthy foods, too salted or sweetened.