a flask for carrying water; used by soldiers or travelers restaurant in a factory; where workers can eat a recreation room in an institution a restaurant outside; often for soldiers or policemen sells food and personal items to personnel at an institution or school or camp etc
A canteen is a place in a factory, shop, or college where meals are served to the people who work or study there. a school canteen. canteen food. = cafeteria
The sutler's shop in a garrison; also, a chest containing culinary and other vessels for officers
a small cafeteria or snack bar, especially one in a military establishment or place of work