continental

¹con·ti·nen·tal

adj \ˌkän-tə-ˈnen-t^əl\

Definition of CONTINENTAL

1

a : of, relating to, or characteristic of a continent <continental waters>; specifically often capitalized : of or relating to the continent of Europe excluding the British Isles b often capitalized : of, relating to, or being a cuisine derived from the classic dishes of Europe and especially France

2

a often capitalized : of or relating to the colonies later forming the United States <Continental Congress> b : being the part of the United States on the North American continent; also : being the part of the United States comprising the lower 48 states

— con·ti·nen·tal·ly \-tə-lē\ adverb

Examples of CONTINENTAL

1. They will be touring Continental Europe.
2. differences between Britain and its Continental neighbors
3. The hotel combines American comfort with continental elegance.

First Known Use of CONTINENTAL

1755

Rhymes with CONTINENTAL

accidental, adjustmental, apartmental, biparental, compartmental, complemental, condimental, departmental, detrimental, documental, excremental, elemental, firmamental, fundamental, governmental, grandparental, incidental, incremental, instrumental, managemental, monumental, nonjudgmental, occidental, oriental, ornamental, regimental, rudimental, sacramental, sentimental, supplemental, temperamental, transcendental