Canteen

/kænˈtin/ noun

A store or cafeteria, often in a military base or workplace, where food and supplies are sold; or a small metal container for carrying drinking water.

From French 'cantine' and Italian 'cantina' (wine cellar), originally referring to a wine merchant's shop. The term evolved to mean any supply store, then a food service facility.

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