commissary

• Nom désignant un magasin ou un centre d'approvisionnement, en particulier celui qui vend des produits alimentaires et des biens de consommation sur une base militaire, dans une prison ou au sein d'une grande organisation.

A noun referring to a store or supply center, especially one that sells food and goods in a military base, prison, or large organization.

1. Military storeB2formalamerican

   A store that sells food and supplies to military personnel and their families on a military base.

   Magasin militaire

   • The soldiers bought groceries at the base commissary.
   • She works as a cashier at the army commissary.
   • The commissary offers discounted prices for military families.

2. Food serviceB2formalamerican

   A restaurant or cafeteria, especially one in a film studio, factory, or other large organization.

   Cantine d'entreprise

   • The film crew had lunch at the studio commissary.
   • The factory commissary serves hot meals to the workers.
   • He grabbed a quick sandwich from the commissary.

   Synonymescafeteriacanteendining-halllunchroommess hallrefectory

3. Deputy or representativeC1formal

   A person to whom duties are delegated; a deputy.

   Commissaire (délégué, représentant)

   • The bishop appointed a commissary to oversee the diocese.
   • The commissary acted on behalf of the absent director.
   • He served as the commissary for the regional office.

   Synonymesagentdelegatedeputyenvoyproxyrepresentativesurrogate