Canteen
(noun)
- A small, portable container for holding a drink, typically made of metal or plastic.
- A small restaurant or café, especially one that serves food and drinks to soldiers or workers.
Origin:
Mid-17th century, from french cantine, from spanish alcantarilla, from arabic qantarah, from qantara to bridge, span, arch.
Examples:
- He took a drink from his canteen.
- He filled his canteen with water.
- The canteen was a welcome stop for the hikers.
- The canteen served hot meals for the soldiers.
- The workers were able to get lunch at the factory canteen.