continental breakfast

noun

variants often Continental breakfast

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

Examples of continental breakfast in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There’s continental breakfast in the morning, a rotating selection of snacks, evening canapés, and continuous coffee and tea service. — Vivian Chung, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026

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

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined above