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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The theme now lends to the intimate cantina vibe with the roots of an oceanic eatery, providing locals with the flavors and ambience of a beachside getaway. Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2025 There was even a keytar and a circular piano like the one at the Mos Eisley cantina. Brian Moylan, Vulture, 10 Feb. 2025 The Longboard is an airy Caribbean cantina serving tacos, sushi wraps, poke bowls, and half-price drinks during happy hour. Mariette Williams, AFAR Media, 23 Jan. 2025 Taco Bell has also embraced the wedding craze, and offers wedding packages at their Las Vegas cantina location, complete with a Taco Bell Sauce Packet bouquet. Sabrina Moreno, Axios, 10 Dec. 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 Apr. 2025.

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