canteen canteen /kænˈtiːn/

noun

1. () A flask for carrying water; used by soldiers or travelers  ( canteen )
   a flask for carrying water; used by soldiers or travelers
     The hiker filled his canteen with water from the river.
   The hiker filled his canteen with water from the river.
   
   
2. Restaurant in a factory; where workers can eat  ( canteen )
   restaurant in a factory; where workers can eat
    During lunch breaks, workers gather in the factory canteen for a warm meal.
   During lunch breaks, workers gather in the factory canteen for a warm meal.
   
   
3. A recreation room in an institution  ( canteen )
   a recreation room in an institution
    The school canteen has been transformed into a hub of art and music events.
   The school canteen has been transformed into a hub of art and music events.
   
   
4. A restaurant outside; often for soldiers or policemen  ( canteen , mobile canteen )
   a restaurant outside; often for soldiers or policemen
   
   
5. Sells food and personal items to personnel at an institution, school or camp etc.  ( canteen )
   sells food and personal items to personnel at an institution, school or camp etc.
    The school canteen sells an array of food items, stationery, and personal hygiene products.
   The school canteen sells an array of food items, stationery, and personal hygiene products.