canteen — a restaurant provided by an organization such as a military camp, college, factory, or company for its soldiers, students, staff, etc.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a restaurant provided by an organization such as a military camp, college, factory, or company for its soldiers, students, staff, etc.
Pronunciation (IPA): /kænˈtiːn/
Example Sentences
- The office canteen's mystery meat was so unidentifiable that employees started calling it 'the protein surprise.'
- He forgot to fill his canteen and spent the entire hiking trip dreaming about water fountains.
- The university canteen offers various meal options for students with different dietary needs.
canteen
NOUN[/kænˈtiːn/]
a restaurant provided by an organization such as a military camp, college, factory, or company for its soldiers, students, staff, etc.
The students gathered in the canteen to enjoy lunch together after class.
The hungry teenagers hurried into the canteen as soon as the lunch bell rang. (can + teen → "Can we eat now?")
The canteen served delicious cuisine that brought hungry students back to the canteen every day.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from 18th-century French 'cantine', originally meaning a small shop or tavern. It is related to Italian 'cantina' (cellar or wine storage), reflecting the word's association with places where provisions and beverages were stored and sold.
Breakdown
French 'cantine' (small shop, tavern) → English 'canteen'. The French term itself stems from Italian 'cantina' (cellar), which may derive from Latin 'cantharus' (drinking vessel).
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📝Examples
“The office canteen's mystery meat was so unidentifiable that employees started calling it 'the protein surprise.'”
“He forgot to fill his canteen and spent the entire hiking trip dreaming about water fountains.”
“The university canteen offers various meal options for students with different dietary needs.”
“She bought a new insulated canteen to keep her water cold during summer camping trips.”
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