Canteen (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun
  1. a small container used especially by soldiers and hikers for carrying water or other liquids.
  2. a general store and cafeteria at a military base.
  3. a place where free entertainment is provided for military personnel.
  4. a place, as in a factory, school, or summer camp, where refreshments and sometimes personal supplies are sold.
  5. a recreation center or social club, especially for teenagers.
  6. a place set up to dispense food during an emergency.
  7. a snack bar.
  8. a box or chest for cutlery and other table utensils.
noun
  1. a restaurant attached to a factory, school, etc, providing meals for large numbers of people
    • a small shop that provides a limited range of items, such as toilet requisites, to a military unit
    • a recreation centre for military personnel
  2. a soldier's eating and drinking utensils
  3. a temporary or mobile stand at which food is provided
    • a box in which a set of cutlery is laid out
    • the cutlery itself
  4. a flask or canister for carrying water or other liquids, as used by soldiers or travellers
Canteen (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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