canteen

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈkæntɪin/
• SAMPA: /"k{nti:n/

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Noun

Singular canteen

Plural canteens

A canteen

1. (countable) A canteen is a bottle for staring water or other fluids.

   There was a hole in my canteen so now I am out of water.

2. (countable) A canteen is a restaurant or cafeteria for students or soldiers.

   Let's go grab a bite to eat at the canteen.