1. A flask for carrying water; used by soldiers or travellers 
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
   - mobile canteen 
4. A recreation room in an institution 
5. Restaurant in a factory; where workers can eat 
6. [Brit] A box for storing cutlery

Derived forms: canteens

Type of: eatery, eating house, eating place, flask, rec room [N. Amer], recreation room, restaurant, shop, store

Encyclopedia: Canteen

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