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Canteen

/kæˈntin/
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(noun) A small cafeteria or snack bar, especially one in a military establishment, school, or place of work.

There is little water left in the canteen.
The canteen is underused, but always dirty and neglected.
CEFR Practice Quiz
He filled his metal ____ with fresh water before starting the hike.

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