cantine — meaning in English
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English meaning
- cafeteria noun A self-service restaurant or dining hall where people select food at a counter and carry it to a table.
- canteen noun A small, often flask-shaped container for carrying drinking water, especially used by soldiers or campers.
- footlocker noun A sturdy rectangular trunk kept at the foot of a bed for storing personal belongings, often used in military barracks or dormitories.
Senses
cantine is used for these senses in English:
- cafeteria (chiefly, US, Canada) A restaurant in which customers select their food at a counter then carry it on a tray to a table to eat.
- cafeteria (chiefly, US, Canada) A dining area in an institution where meals may be purchased (as above), provided, or brought in from elsewhere.
- canteen A small cafeteria or snack bar, especially one in a military establishment, school, or place of work.
- dining hall A large room, typically in schools or colleges, where people eat together.
- footlocker A long, rectangular trunk or similar container that lies flat on the floor, especially one used for personal belongings and kept at the foot of a bed, commonly used in barracks and dormitories.
canteen — full definition
- noun A small, often flask-shaped container for carrying drinking water, especially used by soldiers or campers.
- noun A cafeteria or snack bar, especially at a school, workplace, or military base.