Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
commissary
noun
/ˌkɒmɪˈsɛri/
Definition
A store or location where supplies, often food and other essentials, are provided to military personnel or workers in a remote area.
Examples
- The soldiers visited the commissary to pick up rations for the week.
- At the film set, the commissary provided lunch for the entire crew.
- The school has a commissary where students can buy snacks during breaks.
Meaning
A commissary typically refers to a place that supplies goods for specific groups, such as military troops, prison inmates, or employees working in a company.
Synonyms
- store
- canteen
- shop
- provisioning
- mess hall
