26984 words

canteen

8 definitions • 8 examples
1
a place in a factory, office, etc. where food and meals are sold and can be eaten, often at a lower than usual price:

Examples:

There's a staff canteen and a separate restaurant for senior management.
I usually have my lunch in the canteen on campus.
2
a bar or social club for soldiers, which sometimes also serves simple food:

Examples:

I was in the canteen having a beer with some of my buddies.
The picture shows her serving doughnuts to soldiers at a USO canteen.
3
a small shop that sells food, drinks, and sometimes other things, especially at a military camp, office, school, etc.:

Examples:

You can get a sandwich from the hospital canteen.
Prisoners could buy chocolate bars and cigarettes at the canteen.
4
a small container for carrying water or another drink, used especially by soldiers or travellers
5

Examples:

canteen of cutlery We're giving them a canteen of cutlery as a wedding present.
6
a small store or restaurant esp. in a factory or school where food and meals are sold
7
a small container for carrying something to drink, esp. water
8
a place in a factory, office, etc., where employees can buy food and meals at a low price:

Examples:

Benefits include free car parking and a subsidized staff canteen.

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