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Definition of "canteen"

canteen

/kænˈtiːn/
  • noun

    plural canteens

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

      1. (Hong Kong) A cafeteria in a school or place of work.  

    2. A temporary or mobile café used in an emergency or on a film location etc.  

    3. A box with compartments for storing eating utensils, silverware etc.  

    4. A military mess kit.  

    5. A water bottle, flask, or other vessel, typically used by a soldier or camper as a bottle for carrying water or liquor for drink  

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