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Synonyms

continental breakfast

American  

noun

  1. a light breakfast consisting typically of coffee and rolls. CB


continental breakfast British  

noun

  1. a light breakfast of coffee and rolls

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Etymology

Origin of continental breakfast

First recorded in 1910–15

Example Sentences

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On Sunday, Sailor partnered with another Black-owned business in Pasadena, Perry’s Joint, on a complimentary continental breakfast, a service they plan to continue every Sunday until further notice.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2025

A continental breakfast and available memory screenings start at 9 a.m., and the program begins at 10 a.m.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 8, 2023

In anticipation of icy roads with last week’s winter storm, for example, dinner delivery included a continental breakfast for the following morning.

From Washington Times • Feb. 27, 2021

Parking and continental breakfast prepared by students included.

From Washington Post • Oct. 17, 2019

She gives us a key and property map and tells us about the complimentary continental breakfast buffet.

From "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon