continental breakfast

noun

often capitalized C
: a light breakfast (as of rolls or toast and coffee)

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Guests of the three-bedroom space enjoy a daily continental breakfast and beer brewed by one of the owners, a 20-year home-brewing veteran. Caroline Eubanks, Travel + Leisure, 24 Feb. 2025 Breakfast is sometimes an exception—many cruise lines still offer complimentary continental breakfast room service. David Nikel, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025 Although there are no onsite restaurants, a continental breakfast is served every morning in a buffet style or can be delivered directly to your room. Robin Raven, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025 With this exclusive lounge access, you’ll be treated to a complimentary continental breakfast, evening canapes, and dessert. Danielle Harling, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for continental breakfast

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of continental breakfast was in 1896

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“Continental breakfast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/continental%20breakfast. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.

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