n A refectory instrumental in the building of fine and upstanding young students The meat builds muscle, the milk builds bones, and the rest builds character
A cafeteria is a restaurant where you choose your food from a counter and take it to your table after paying for it. Cafeterias are usually found in public buildings such as hospitals, colleges, and stores. = canteen. a restaurant, often in a factory, college etc, where you choose from foods that have already been cooked and carry your own food to a table British Equivalent: canteen (from café )