continental breakfast
Americannoun
noun
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
The top just popped off like they were splitting a muffin with a co-worker at the free continental breakfast at the airport Marriott.
From Slate • Nov. 28, 2024
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
After eighteen solid hours of sleep and a light continental breakfast, Artemis climbed to the study that he had inherited from his father.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
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