NYT Dictionary

CANTEEN

/kænˈtin/
Nouncan-TEENcan-teen · 2 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2020, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A water bottle, flask, or other vessel, typically used by a soldier or camper as a bottle for carrying water or liquor for drink.

Etymology

Origin: French

Borrowed from French cantine, itself borrowed from Italian cantina. Doublet of cantina.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

automatbeanerybistrobottlebuffetcafecafeteriapxbuvettecalabash

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 13 recorded puzzles:

+1 earlier appearances in the archive.

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