cantina

noun

kan-ˈtē-nə How to pronounce cantina (audio)
Definition of cantinanext
Southwest
as in tavern
a place of business where alcoholic beverages are sold to be consumed on the premises we spent an interesting evening in that desert town's lone cantina

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Recent Examples of cantina There are scenes of ruthless bounty hunters and sordid gangsters hanging out at space cantinas. — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 21 May 2026 Chili Willi’s, a Mexican cantina popularized in Huntington, West Virginia, officially opens on Friday, May 8 in the Lake Norman community of Cornelius, according to recent social media posts. — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 4 May 2026 So when might Idahoans enjoy tacos and margaritas in their shiny new grill and cantina? — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 13 Apr. 2026 The Encore Room will also be turned into a Mexican cantina, which will offer margaritas. — Rashad Alexander december 26, Kansas City Star, 26 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cantina
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cantina
  1. tavern
  2. pub
  3. saloon
  4. bar
Noun
  • The land and tavern that would become Mohonk were purchased by two Quaker brothers named Albert and Alfred Smiley in 1870.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2026
  • At present, Garcia is making Neopolitan, New York, Detroit, New Haven, Chicago tavern, Chicago deep dish and Sicilian pizzas.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of tavern
Noun
  • The last woman to be executed in Britain, for gunning down her abusive lover outside a London pub more than 70 years ago, will be conditionally pardoned, Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy said Wednesday.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 July 2026
  • Half the fun of this market is visiting the charming community of Kensington, a mini British village with its pub and roundabout.
    — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
Definition of pub
Noun
  • Owners can opt for a semi-enclosed galley, which adds a bit of space from the main saloon, or can fully enclose the galley for more separation.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 July 2026
  • Old Ebbitt Grill Established in 1856, Old Ebbitt Grill is Washington’s oldest saloon (more like an elevated bistro today), just steps from the White House.
    — Lanee Lee, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of saloon
Noun
  • The cause of the fire at the Rong Beer Na Ladprao bar is still under investigation.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 July 2026
  • Some 14,000 people came to dance at his bar, three times Space’s capacity.
    — Max Marshall, Vanity Fair, 15 July 2026
Definition of bar

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“Cantina.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cantina. Accessed 17 Jul. 2026.

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