canteen

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Recent Examples of canteen The area has a set of historic dormitories, a canteen and a campground that is a popular stopover for river rafters and people hiking from one rim of the Grand Canyon to the other. — Greg Norman-Diamond, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026 Jimmy, who works as a cook in a canteen, has a musical gift, which throws into sharp relief the different chances both men have been given in life. — Caspar Salmon, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026 The restaurant at Under Canvas, while staying faithful to the idea of a semi-rustic canteen, was a showcase of just how extraordinary a simple menu of local ingredients can be. — Dinaw Mengestu, Travel + Leisure, 28 July 2026 He is later seen greeting incarcerated men in the prison canteen, shaking hands and performing with several inmates serving as his backing band. — ABC News, 18 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for canteen
Recent Examples of Synonyms for canteen
Noun
  • Swisher praised Yankees equipment manager Rob Cucuzza and the entire clubhouse staff for their work.
    — Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Parks projects would direct funds to projects such as replacing the aging Parkwood Pool, purchasing and building out new park space in Piper, and replacing the clubhouse at Sunflower Hills, the city’s golf course.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 10 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Before my arrival, the Belâawane’s caravan comprised 200 goats, two dogs to help herd the goats, two chickens for eggs, and three donkeys to transport the chickens, tea kettles, jugs for water, blankets, and other food and camp supplies.
    — Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Oct. 2026
  • People were milling about in flip-flops, holding water jugs, smoking cigarettes—little to do, nowhere to go.
    — Ben Taub, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Ohtani didn’t rule anything out in his postgame scrum, several rows deep, in front of his locker after the Dodgers’ 6-4 defeat in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series.
    — Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The locker real estate in the team’s second arena was something the proud parent didn’t even consider as part of his son’s Heat takeover.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Palestinians fled the camp in 2025 as the Israeli military carried out a widespread crackdown against West Bank militants.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Piane’s compositions provided a foundation for contestants to showcase their personalities, give memorable performances and embrace the camp and theatricality that became hallmarks of the franchise.
    — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • For example, gift the new compact 1-Quart MacKenzie Childs checkered tea kettle, a functional option for those with a playful kitchen aesthetic.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Beyond the inside of tubes and pipes, chalky, crusty alkaline deposits often form around the base of faucets, the outer rims of refrigerator water dispensers, and on the bottom of tea kettles.
    — Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • In July of 1890, believing himself a failure as an artist and a man, Vincent shot himself in the chest.
    — Joan Martelli, Time, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The outfit featured thick, bold black straps that crisscrossed over her chest and shoulders, creating a harness-like effect.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • In practice, that means Jaguar will bring a test car to a potential customer’s doorstep—or country club.
    — Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Welcome to this week’s Sick and Shut Down List, with eateries from Miami-Dade to Palm Beach, from the inner city to the mall food court to a country club.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The Braves depended on a lot of pitchers this season who entered the year with preexisting injury issues.
    — Michael Cunningham, AJC.com, 12 Oct. 2026
  • This is postseason baseball, where the best pitchers take center stage and runs are at a premium.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026

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“Canteen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canteen. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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