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
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
Seaside rooms begin at $320 during summer months and include complimentary parking and continental breakfast.
From Washington Post • Jun. 6, 2019
Hanna ignores the request and continues signing autographs for the adoring fans who have transformed the hotel’s continental breakfast room into a red-carpet event.
From Washington Times • Sep. 9, 2018
She gives us a key and property map and tells us about the complimentary continental breakfast buffet.
From "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon
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