cantina

noun

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

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Examples of cantina in a Sentence

we spent an interesting evening in that desert town's lone cantina
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There are scenes of ruthless bounty hunters and sordid gangsters hanging out at space cantinas. — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 21 May 2026 Arden Fair’s cantina will be open in early June, Spradlin said. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026 So when might Idahoans enjoy tacos and margaritas in their shiny new grill and cantina? — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 13 Apr. 2026 Old-school Tex-Mex cantina known for fajitas, enchiladas, flautas, chile con queso and margaritas. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 June 2026 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

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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 8 Jul. 2026.

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