Synonyms for
Canteen
Definition
a small container for carrying water or other drinks; a place where food and drinks are served in a school or military base
Synonyms & similar words
Example sentences
- I always bring a canteen of water on my hikes.
- The soldiers filled up their canteens before heading out on the mission.
- I bought a sandwich and a drink from the canteen at school.
- The workers gathered in the canteen for their lunch break.
- The museum has a canteen where you can grab a snack and a drink.
Quotes
"I had a canteen of water hanging from my belt, and my M16 was slung over my shoulder." - Tim O'Brien
"My canteen is half-full, I haven't got a clue, I'm drifting at sea, and I'm lost without you." - Sting
"I was a tomboy who liked to play rough just like my two older brothers. That's probably why I liked the athletic part of skating - especially the jumping!" - Peggy Fleming (who won a gold medal at the 1968 Winter Olympics in figure skating at the age of 19 and later founded a canteen for cancer patients and their families)