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canteen

[kan-teen] / kænˈtin /


NOUN
container for liquids, used in travels
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He will often be seen in the canteen making coffee and talking to the chef.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

The final cost for the canteen refurbishment at Parliament Buildings was £530,532.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

In addition, many staff perks, including a paid-for staff canteen, have been axed.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

The way Kilgore at first proudly offers his canteen to, but then thoughtlessly withdraws it from, an enemy soldier who is about to die is priceless, and reportedly based on a real incident.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

Naturally I have to stand the others drinks at the canteen.

From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque




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