continental breakfast

noun

variants often Continental breakfast
: a light breakfast (as of rolls or toast and coffee)

Examples of continental breakfast in a Sentence

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Amenities and experiences Continental breakfast for two at San Morello is included every morning. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026 There are also two restaurants, a bar, and a continental breakfast room at the lodge, which is the social centerpiece of Kukui’ula – complemented by pickleball, bocce, pools, water slide, game room, fitness center and a spa. — Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 There’s high-speed WiFi, wheelchair-accessible rooms, and a complimentary continental breakfast. — Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 15 July 2026 Wake up to Lake Michigan views at Beachfront Inn, where rates also include a continental breakfast. — Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for continental breakfast

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined above

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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 5 Aug. 2026.

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