Cantine vs. Canteen: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on October 8, 2023
"Cantine" is a misspelling; the correct term is "Canteen," a place for food and drink or a portable container for carrying water.
Which is correct: Cantine or Canteen
How to spell Canteen?
Cantine is Incorrect
Canteen is Correct
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Key Differences
Think of "can" at the start of "canteen" as you can drink or eat there.
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"Teen" at the end reminds of young folks who often frequent school canteens.
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A "canteen" often has a clean environment; both words have "een."
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Canteens can be seen in schools or workplaces, emphasize the "seen" sound.
Aimie Carlson
Oct 08, 2023
Visualize the shape of a water canteen; it's unique and helps solidify the spelling.
Sara Rehman
Oct 08, 2023
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Cantine and Canteen Definitions
Canteen
A place in an institution where snacks or meals are available.
The students gathered in the canteen during lunchtime.
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Canteen
A portable container for carrying water or other beverages.
She filled her canteen with fresh water before the hike.
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Oct 08, 2023
Canteen
A store that provides equipment and provisions, usually in a military context.
Soldiers visited the canteen to get their supplies.
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Oct 08, 2023
Canteen
A social club for entertainment or recreation.
The company canteen hosted a game night for employees.
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Canteen
A set of matching dishes and flatware.
She received a silver canteen of cutlery as a wedding gift.
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Canteen
A recreational facility, bar, or small general store formerly established for the patronage of soldiers.
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Canteen
A temporary or mobile eating place, especially one set up in an emergency.
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Canteen
A box with compartments for carrying cooking gear and eating utensils.
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Canteen
A small cafeteria or snack bar, especially one in a military establishment, school, or place of work.
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Canteen
A temporary or mobile café used in an emergency or on a film location etc.
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Canteen
A water bottle, flask, or other vessel, typically used by a soldier or camper as a bottle for carrying water or liquor for drink
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Canteen
A small vessel used by soldiers or hikers for carrying water, liquor, or other drink.
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Canteen
A chest containing culinary and other vessels for military officers in a garrison.
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Canteen
A store or small shop within a larger establishment where refreshments and sometimes other supplies are sold. At a military base the canteen may be as large as a general store; within a school or small company it may be only a small counter with very limited supplies, or a snack bar.
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Canteen
Sells food and personal items to personnel at an institution or school or camp etc.
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FAQs
What is the verb form of Canteen?
"Canteen" doesn't have a standard verb form.
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Which conjunction is used with Canteen?
No specific conjunction is designated for use with "canteen."
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Why is it called Canteen?
It's derived from the French word "cantine," meaning a box or container.
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What is another term for Canteen?
Mess hall (in military contexts) or cafeteria.
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What is the opposite of Canteen?
There's no direct opposite, but in some contexts, "home kitchen" might contrast with a public eating place like a canteen.
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Is the Canteen term a metaphor?
Not inherently, but it can be used metaphorically.
Harlon Moss
Oct 08, 2023
Which article is used with Canteen?
Either "a" or "the" depending on the context.
Harlon Moss
Oct 08, 2023
Which determiner is used with Canteen?
"a," "the," "his," "her" etc. can be used.
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Oct 08, 2023
How is Canteen used in a sentence?
"All the employees meet in the canteen during their break time."
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Oct 08, 2023
Is Canteen a vowel or consonant?
"Canteen" is a word containing both vowels and consonants.
Aimie Carlson
Oct 08, 2023
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Sawaira RiazSawaira is a dedicated content editor at difference.wiki, where she meticulously refines articles to ensure clarity and accuracy. With a keen eye for detail, she upholds the site's commitment to delivering insightful and precise content.
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