noun

canteen

canteen, cafeteria, water bottle

I have lunch in the office canteen.

I have lunch in the office canteen.

The soldier filled his canteen with water.

The soldier filled his canteen with water.

((a/the)) canteen a place to eat or a water bottle The school canteen is very big.

Synonyms: cafeteria, refectory, dining hall, mess hall

From Italian 'cantina' meaning 'cellar' or 'vault', where provisions were stored.

Think of a place where you 'can eat in' -> 'can-teen'.

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