can ‧ teen /kænˈtiːn/ BrE AmE noun [countable]
[ Date: 1700-1800 ; Language: French ; Origin: cantine , from Italian cantina 'wine store' , from canto 'corner' , from Latin cantus ; ⇨ ↑ cant 1 (3) ]
1 . British English a place in a factory, school etc where meals are provided, usually quite cheaply
2 .
a small container in which water or other drink is carried by soldiers, travellers etc
3 . a canteen of cutlery British English a set of knives, forks, and spoons in a box