canteen (n.)

  1. a flask for carrying water; used by soldiers or travelers

  2. sells food and personal items to personnel at an institution or school or camp etc.

  3. a restaurant outside; often for soldiers or policemen

    [ Syn: mobile canteen ]

  4. a recreation room in an institution

  5. restaurant in a factory; where workers can eat

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