NYT Dictionary

CANTINA

/kænˈti.nə/
Nouncan-TI-nacan-ti-na · 3 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A drinking establishment, often specifically of the type found in Latin America.

Etymology

Origin: Spanish

From Spanish cantina, from Italian cantina. Doublet of canteen.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

automatbarbeanerybistrobuffetcafecafeteriacanteenbarroombuvette

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 28 recorded puzzles:

+16 earlier appearances in the archive.

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