Canteen vs. Cafeteria

Canteen vs. Cafeteria — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Canteen and Cafeteria

Canteennoun

A small cafeteria or snack bar, especially one in a military establishment, school, or place of work.

Cafeterianoun

A restaurant in which customers select their food at a counter then carry it on a tray to a table to eat

Canteennoun

A temporary or mobile café used in an emergency or on a film location etc.

Cafeterianoun

A dining area in an institution where meals may be purchased (as above), provided, or brought in from elsewhere

Canteennoun

A box with compartments for storing eating utensils, silverware etc.

Cafeterianoun

a restaurant where you serve yourself and pay a cashier

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Canteennoun

A military mess kit.

Canteennoun

A water bottle used by a soldier or camper.

Canteennoun

a flask for carrying water; used by soldiers or travelers

Canteennoun

sells food and personal items to personnel at an institution or school or camp etc.

Canteennoun

a restaurant outside; often for soldiers or policemen

Canteennoun

a recreation room in an institution

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Canteennoun

restaurant in a factory; where workers can eat