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canteen

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canteen /kænˈtiːn/ noun
plural canteens
canteen
/kænˈtiːn/
noun
plural canteens
Britannica Dictionary definition of CANTEEN
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: a store in a camp, school, etc., in which food, drinks, and small supplies are sold
chiefly US : a place where drinks and entertainment are provided for soldiers at a military base or camp
chiefly British : a place where food is served in a factory, school, etc.
: a small container for carrying water or other liquids see picture at camping
British : a box for storing knives, forks, spoons, etc.