Canteen

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /kænˈtiːn/

Origin

From French cantine, from Italian cantina, which is either from Gaulish or a derivation of Latin canto ("corner"), denoting the location for liquor storage.

Full definition of canteen

Noun

1. a small cafeteria or snack bar, especially one in a military establishment, 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 used by a soldier or camper

Derived terms

• canteen culture