cantina

noun

can·​ti·​na kan-ˈtē-nə How to pronounce cantina (audio)
1
Southwestern US : a pouch or bag at the pommel of a saddle
2
Southwestern US : a small barroom : saloon

Examples of cantina in a Sentence

we spent an interesting evening in that desert town's lone cantina
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His songs, which favor the traditional northern ranchera style, are staples at cantinas and restaurants, on radio airwaves and at weddings, baptisms and quinceañeras. Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024 Mercifully, one of my favorite cantinas in the world, the unfussy Saveur de Poisson, is still thriving. Chris Wallace, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2024 Along the way, Kay will explore bustling cities and cantinas, race across sprawling outdoor landscapes on her speeder, and pilot her ship the Trailblazer through the wilds of space. Todd Spangler, Variety, 9 Apr. 2024 The city also has a legendary nightlife scene, with many bars, cantinas, and clubs, most of which offer live music and are housed in centuries-old saloon-style buildings. Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cantina 

Word History

Etymology

American Spanish, from Spanish, canteen, from Italian, wine cellar — more at canteen

First Known Use

1844, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of cantina was in 1844

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“Cantina.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cantina. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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