cantina
Americannoun
plural
cantinasnoun
Etymology
Origin of cantina
1835–45, < Spanish < Italian; see canteen
Example Sentences
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It was truly a spectacle that combined the aspects of a rock concert, “Christian” evangelical megachurch service, crime family gathering, bazaar, Mos Eisley cantina from "Star Wars" and a professional wrestling supercard.
From Salon • Jul. 24, 2024
Martinez ran the cantina from 2000 to 2019.
From Washington Times • Jul. 3, 2023
They join a roster that includes tacos del barrio, cantina nachos with chicken, braised pork or sweet potato, and of course the ever popular fried grasshoppers.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 22, 2023
The opening scene, a “Blade Runner” homage that leads into a dark, seamy version of the typical “Star Wars” cantina, is a witty example of the show’s method.
From New York Times • Sep. 20, 2022
But the facts remained: she was an old cantina dancer with eyes like a cat.
From "Ceremony:" by Leslie Marmon Silko
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