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    Canteen

    /kænˈtiːn/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A container for carrying water or other liquids, often used in outdoor activities.
    He filled his canteen with fresh water before heading out on the hike.
    A place where food and drink are served, typically in a workplace or school.
    The students gathered in the canteen for lunch.
    A dining facility in a military or institutional setting.
    The soldiers lined up to eat in the canteen after their training.

    Etymology

    From French 'cantine', meaning 'box, container' derived from Latin 'cantina', meaning 'wine cellar'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    mess kit:
    A set of utensils and cookware used for outdoor cooking, often used with a canteen for water.
    canteen food:
    Food served in a canteen, especially in schools or military.
    military canteen:
    A facility providing meals in a military setting.

    Related Words

    canteen cover
    A protective cover for a canteen, often insulated.
    mess hall
    A dining facility primarily for military personnel.
    flask
    A container for liquids, similar to a canteen but usually smaller and sometimes insulated.

    Slang Meanings

    Canteen culture
    The canteen culture at that school promotes social interaction among students.
    Can-do attitude at the canteen
    He has a can-do attitude at the canteen, always ready to help.