canteen

noun
UK: /kænˈtiːn/
US: /kænˈtiːn/

  1. A place in a factory, office, or school where meals are provided, often at a low price.

    1. I often eat lunch in the canteen with my colleagues.
    2. The new canteen offers a wider range of healthy food options at reasonable prices.

  2. A small container used for carrying water or other drinks, especially when traveling or camping.

    1. He filled his canteen with water before the hike.
    2. The soldier carried a metal canteen strapped to his belt during the training exercise.

Synonyms

cafeteria refectory flask water bottle

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "canteen" in English means: A place in a factory, office, or school where meals are provided, often at a low price., A small container used for carrying water or other drinks, especially when traveling or camping..

The phonetic transcription of "canteen" is /kænˈtiːn/ in British English and /kænˈtiːn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "canteen": cafeteria, refectory, flask, water bottle.

Example usage of "canteen": "I often eat lunch in the canteen with my colleagues.". More examples on the page.