Cantina
/kænˈtiːnə/noun
A small bar, tavern, or cafeteria, especially in Spanish-speaking regions or in informal English use.
Did you know?Cantina ultimately comes from Latin *canna* (“reed” or “tube”), via a word for a small cask or cellar-like storage space—proof that everyday words can grow out of containers, not just ideas.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
canna
“reed; tube; hollow stalk”
Late Latin
Latin
canna / cantina
“a small vessel, cask, or storage container”
Medieval Italian
Italian
cantina
“cellar; wine store; pantry”
Spanish
Spanish
cantina
“tavern; canteen; bar”
Modern English
English
cantina
“a bar or cafeteria, especially in a casual or themed setting”