Canteen

usgb/kænˈtiːn/
noun

A place in a school, factory, or military center where meals are served to people at low prices.

I usually have lunch at the company canteen.
Visual representation of "canteen" - A place in a school, factory, or military center where meals are served to people at low prices.

Often appears as...

  • school canteen
  • military canteen
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Visual representation of "canteen"
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Price Perception

The term often implies that the food is affordable compared to restaurants.

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The canteen offers great value, but it's not fancy like a bistro.
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Social Hub

'Canteen' can suggest a space for social interaction, not just eating.

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Let's catch up in the school canteen during lunch!
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Institutional Setting

Often found in institutional or organizational settings like hospitals, too.

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The hospital canteen also serves visitors.
Visual representation of the word "Canteen"

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