canteen

[kan-teen]

canteen Definition

• 1. a small container for carrying water or other drinks
• 2. a place in a factory, office, etc. where food and drink are sold to the people who work there
• 3. a small cafeteria or snack bar, especially one in a military establishment

Using canteen: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "canteen" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I always carry a canteen of water when I go hiking.

• Example

  The canteen at the factory serves breakfast and lunch.

• Example

  The soldiers gathered at the canteen to have a cup of coffee.

canteen Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for canteen

• cafeteria
• restaurant
• snack bar
• mess hall
• dining hall

Phrases with canteen

• canteen culture

  the social atmosphere or customs associated with a workplace canteen or cafeteria

  Example

  The canteen culture at the office is very friendly and welcoming.

• canteen manager

  a person responsible for managing a canteen or cafeteria

  Example

  The canteen manager is in charge of ordering supplies and managing the staff.

• canteen committee

  a group of people responsible for overseeing the operation of a canteen or cafeteria

  Example

  The canteen committee meets once a month to discuss any issues and make decisions about the menu.

Origins of canteen

from Latin 'cantina', meaning 'wine cellar'

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Summary: canteen in Brief

The term 'canteen' [kan-teen] refers to a small container for carrying water or other drinks, a place in a factory, office, etc. where food and drink are sold to the people who work there, and a small cafeteria or snack bar, especially one in a military establishment. It extends into phrases like 'canteen culture,' denoting the social atmosphere or customs associated with a workplace canteen or cafeteria.