noun · 12 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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kăn-tēnʹ
UK:/kænˈtiːn/
US:/kænˈtin/
[khɛə̯nˈthin]US, æ-raising
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India:/ˈkæːn.ʈiːn/
rhymes with -iːn
CMU ARPABET:K AE0 N T IY1 N
Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
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noun
Meaning 1
A water bottle, flask, or other vessel, typically used by a soldier or camper as a bottle for carrying water or liquor for drink.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning 2
A military mess kit.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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3
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Meaning 3
A box with compartments for storing eating utensils, silverware etc.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning 4
A temporary or mobile café used in an emergency or on a film location etc.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning 5
A small cafeteria or snack bar, especially one in a military establishment, school, or place of work.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
He ordered a salad at the canteen.
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Meaning 6
A small cafeteria or snack bar, especially one in a military establishment, school, or place of work.
A cafeteria in a school or place of work.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning 7
A small cafeteria or snack bar, especially one in a military establishment, school, or place of work.
Goods purchased from a prison canteen.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning 8
a flask for carrying water; used by soldiers or travelers
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: flask
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Meaning 9
restaurant in a factory; where workers can eat
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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