Canteen meaning

What does “canteen” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“canteen” is a noun with 5 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a flask for carrying water; used by soldiers or travelers.

canteen

noun

  1. a flask for carrying water; used by soldiers or travelers

  2. sells food and personal items to personnel at an institution or school or camp etc.

  3. a restaurant outside; often for soldiers or policemen

  4. a recreation room in an institution

  5. restaurant in a factory; where workers can eat

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University