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Webster 1913 Edition
Canteen
Can-teen′
(kăn-tēn′)
, Noun.
[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 small vessel used by soldiers or hikers for carrying water, liquor, or other drink.
[Written also
cantine
.] ☞ In 1910 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.
A chest containing culinary and other vessels for military officers in a garrison.
3.
The sutler’s shop in a garrison.
Webster 1828 Edition
Canteen
CANTEEN
,Noun.
Definition 2024
canteen
canteen
English
Noun
canteen (plural canteens)
- A small cafeteria or snack bar, especially one in a military establishment, school, or place of work.
- A temporary or mobile café used in an emergency or on a film location etc.
- A box with compartments for storing eating utensils, silverware etc.
- A military mess kit.
- A water bottle used by a soldier or camper.
Derived terms
Translations
small cafeteria or snack bar
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temporary or mobile cafe
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box with compartments
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military mess kit
water bottle