Definitions for: Canteen

[n] a flask for carrying water; used by soldiers or travelers
[n] restaurant in a factory; where workers can eat
[n] a recreation room in an institution
[n] a restaurant outside; often for soldiers or policemen
[n] sells food and personal items to personnel at an institution or school or camp etc.

Webster (1913) Definition: Can*teen" (k[a^]n*t[=e]n"), n. [F. cantine bottle
case, canteen (cf. Sp. & It. cantina cellar, bottle case),
either contr. fr. It. canovettina, dim. of canova cellar, or,
more likely, fr. OF. cant. corner, It. & Sp. canto. See 1st
Cant.] (Mil.)
1. A vessel used by soldiers for carrying water, liquor, or
other drink. [Written also cantine.]

Note: In the English service the canteen is made of wood and
holds three pints; in the United States it is usually a
tin flask.

2. The sutler's shop in a garrison; also, a chest containing
culinary and other vessels for officers.

Synonyms: mobile canteen

See Also: commissary, eating house, eating place, flask, rec room, recreation room, restaurant, shop, store

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