mess hall

noun

Meaning

A communal dining facility for members of the military or other large organizations.

Examples

The recruits gathered in the mess hall for their evening meal.
He worked in the mess hall, serving food to hundreds of sailors daily.

Synonyms: cafeteria, canteen, dining hall, refectory

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mess hall

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈmɛs ˌhɔːl/

Definition

A communal dining facility for members of the military or other large organizations.

Examples

The recruits gathered in the mess hall for their evening meal.
He worked in the mess hall, serving food to hundreds of sailors daily.
The mess hall was closed for renovations, so the troops ate outside.

Synonyms of mess hall

Words with a similar meaning to mess hall:

cafeteria
canteen
dining hall
refectory

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