Canteen

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A canteen is a bottle which can be re-used. Canteens are most used for carrying water to places where water is hard to find. Many canteens can be worn on a belt, or held with a strap, like a purse. They are carried often by soldiers, hikers, and campers. Old canteens were mostly made of metal but newer ones can be made of plastic. The idea of a canteen comes from ancient times when water and wine were carried in bags made from animal skins.

The word canteen can also mean a small restaurant. A restaurant found on an Army base or inside an office or factory is often called the canteen. The food in a canteen is also usually cheaper than a restaurant.

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