Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

mess-hall

noun

/mɛs hɔːl/

Definition

A mess hall is a dining facility specifically designed for a group of people, often associated with military or institutional environments, where meals are served and consumed together.

Examples

The soldiers gathered in the mess hall for breakfast before their training.
The college’s mess hall offers a variety of meal options to accommodate students.
After the long day of exercises, everyone was looking forward to dinner in the mess hall.