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cantinas

/kænˈtinəz/ /kænˈtiːnəz/

Meanings
noun
A drinking establishment, often specifically of the type found in Latin America.

Examples :

"After school, Maria and her friends went to the cantinas near the park to grab some drinks. "
drink culture entertainment place

Related Words

Illustration establishment

establishment noun

/ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/

The act of establishing; a ratifying or ordaining; settlement; confirmation.

"Since their establishment of the company in 1984, they have grown into a global business."

Illustration variety

variety noun

/vəˈɹaɪ.ɪ.ti/

The quality of being varied; diversity.

"Variety is the spice of life."

Illustration school

school noun

/skuːl/

(collective) A group of fish or a group of marine mammals such as porpoises, dolphins, or whales.

"The divers encountered a huge school of mackerel."

Illustration friends

friends noun

/fɹɛn(d)z/

A person other than a family member, spouse or lover whose company one enjoys and towards whom one feels affection.

"John and I have been friends ever since we were roommates at college.   Trust is important between friends.   I used to find it hard to make friends when I was shy."

Illustration offered

offered verb

/ˈɑfɚd/ /ˈɒfəd/ /ˈɔfɚd/

To propose or express one's willingness (to do something).

"She offered to help with her homework."

Illustration attendees

attendees noun

/əˌtɛnˈdiːz/

A person who is in attendance or in the audience of an event.

"The organizers were happy to see so many attendees at the conference. "

Illustration specifically

specifically adverb

/spəˈsɪf.ɪk.li/

In a specific manner, applying to or naming a particular thing or things, expressly, explicitly

"My teacher explained the new math formula specifically for students in the advanced class. "

Illustration cantina

cantina noun

/kænˈtiːnə/ /kænˈtiːnɑː/

A drinking establishment, often specifically of the type found in Latin America.

"After a long day working in the hot fields, Miguel went to the cantina for a cold beer. "

Illustration trailer

trailer noun

/ˈtɹeɪlə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɹeɪlɚ/

Someone who or something that trails.

"The dog, a loyal trailer, followed its owner everywhere. "

Illustration drinking

drinking verb

/ˈdɹɪŋkɪŋ/

To consume (a liquid) through the mouth.

"He drank the water I gave him."

Illustration festival

festival noun

/ˈfɛstəvəl/

An event or community gathering, usually staged by a local community, which centers on some theme, sometimes on some unique aspect of the community.

"Our town's annual harvest festival celebrates the local farmers and their crops. "

Illustration abbreviated

abbreviated verb

/əˈbɹiːvieɪtɪd/ /əˈbɹi.viˌeɪ.tɪd/

To shorten by omitting parts or details.

"To save time, the teacher abbreviated the instructions for the project. "