See Also: canteen(dictionary)
canteen(dictionary)
Cans Bar and Canteen(tourism)

canteen (oh)



[Date: 1700-1800; Language: French; Origin: cantine, from Italian cantina 'wine store', from canto 'corner', from Latin cantus; CANT13]
BrE a place in a factory, school etc where meals are provided, usually quite cheaply

a small container in which water or other drink is carried by soldiers, travellers etc
a canteen of cutlery
BrE a set of knives, forks, and spoons in a box