canteen

can-teen · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A portable container for carrying water or other drinks.

  2. 2.

    A restaurant or cafeteria in a workplace, school, or military base.

  3. 3.

    A small store on a military base.

Forms

plural: canteens

Related words

See also: bottle, cafeteria, flask
Synonyms: cafeteria, flask, water bottle

Etymology

From French cantine meaning "sutler's shop," from Italian cantina meaning "wine cellar," probably from canto meaning "corner."