canteen /kænˈtiːn/ noun7 •A temporary or mobile café used in an emergency or on a film location etc. •A small cafeteria or snack bar, especially one in a military establishment, school, or place of work.He ordered a salad at the canteen. •A cafeteria in a school or place of work. •A water bottle, flask, or other vessel, typically used by a soldier or camper as a bottle for carrying water or liquor for drink. •A box with compartments for storing eating utensils, silverware etc. •Goods purchased from a prison canteen.Yeah, I worked that bitch. She was buying me all the canteen I wanted. — 1984 •A military mess kit. formscanteens