cantina

noun

can·​ti·​na kan-ˈtē-nə 

1

Southwestern US : a pouch or bag at the pommel of a saddle

2

Southwestern US : a small barroom : saloon

Synonyms

• tavern
• cafe
• pub
• saloon
• bar

Examples of cantina in a Sentence

we spent an interesting evening in that desert town's lone cantina

Recent Examples on the Web

From here, baking in the heat, general admission fans can watch elite guests queue for private hot laps, while VIP ticket holders dine at exclusive cantinas and hospitality areas. —Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025

Some of Taco Bell’s cantinas in other states offer a unique vibe. —Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025

Top 5 Can’t Miss Tequila here is made for sipping—at rakish cantinas, ambitious cocktail bars, and straight from the source on a distillery tour. —David Shortell, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025

This immensely popular senior living community boasts amenities like a swimming pool, pickleball court and a game room, as well as multiple dining options and a cantina that hosts happy hour every day. —Liz Ohanesian, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

American Spanish, from Spanish, canteen, from Italian, wine cellar — more at canteen

First Known Use

1844, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for cantina

• arena
• athena
• carina
• carmina
• catena
• czarina
• domina
• equina
• farina
• galena
• glossina
• hyena