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

This four-star stay is full of both traditional amenities (including daily continental breakfast—hard to come by today) and unique offerings that set it apart from neighboring hotels. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026

Each comes with a private bathroom, ceiling fan, space heater and viewing deck, and a continental breakfast. — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 21 Sep. 2026

Those interested can meet for a continental breakfast before heading out to various agencies to serve. — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

Enjoy complimentary Hilton Honors Gold Status with benefits like an 80% Points earning Bonus on Stays, daily food & beverage credit or continental breakfast (varies by brand & region), space-available room upgrades at select properties, and more. — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined above