canteen
nounUK /kænˈtiːn/
US /kænˈtiːn/
A canteen is a place where you buy and eat food, like at school or work.
We ate lunch together in the school canteen.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A small container for carrying water or other drinks.
The hiker filled his canteen at the stream.
3. A small shop selling food and drinks to soldiers or workers.
The soldiers bought snacks at the camp canteen.
4. A case or box for holding cutlery.
She kept the silver spoons in a wooden canteen.