canteen
word
Definition
A canteen is a place within a school, office, or other institution where you can buy and eat meals. It can also mean a container for carrying water, especially on trips or in the military.
Usage & Nuances
In British English, 'canteen' typically means a cafeteria at work or school; in American English, 'cafeteria' is more common. 'Canteen' also refers to a water bottle, especially in camping or military contexts. Context helps distinguish the meaning.
Spanish: cantina - comedor (institución) - cantimplora (recipiente)Portuguese (BR): cantina - refeitório - cantil (recipiente)Portuguese (PT): cantina - refeitório - cantil (recipiente)Chinese (Simplified): 食堂 - 饮水瓶 (军用水壶)Chinese (Traditional): 食堂 - 飲水瓶 (軍用水壺)Hindi: कैंटीन - पानी की बोतल (सैन्य/आउटडोर)Arabic: كافيتيريا - مطعم موظفين - قنينة ماء (عسكرية أو للرحلات)Bengali: ক্যান্টিন - পানি বোতল (ফ্লাস্ক)Russian: столовая - фляга (для воды)Japanese: 食堂 - 水筒Vietnamese: căng tin - bình nướcKorean: 식당 - 물통Turkish: kantin - matara (su kabı)Urdu: کینٹین - پانی کی بوتلIndonesian: căn tin - bình nước
Example Sentences
I eat lunch in the canteen every day.
basic
The soldiers filled their canteen with water.
basic
Our school canteen is big and clean.
basic
Let’s grab a coffee in the canteen before the meeting.
natural
Don't forget your canteen when we hike tomorrow.
natural
The canteen serves the best curry on Fridays.
natural