continental breakfast
noun
often capitalized C
: a light breakfast (as of rolls or toast and coffee)
Examples of continental breakfast in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Customers who book a coach seat are treated to a complimentary continental breakfast before arrival, while those in a private Roomette or bedroom receive priority boarding, a dedicated first class attendant, and complimentary meals on board.
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Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 23 Mar. 2024
Photo: Nick Mele / Courtesy of Gardiner House The aforementioned Sun Room, meanwhile, offers guests a cozy spot to take their continental breakfasts with a view of the harbor.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2024
The overnight adventure will include animal encounters, a night-time Zoo tour and other wild activities, plus pizza dinner and continental breakfast.
—Miami Staff, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
Guests are provided with organic coffee and a voucher for a continental breakfast at a nearby gourmet market.
—Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 11 Jan. 2024
Customers who book a coach seat are treated to a complimentary continental breakfast before arriving at their destination, while those in a private Roomette or bedroom receive priority boarding, a dedicated first class attendant, and complimentary meals on board.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 3 Feb. 2024
Grab a refresher at its Y Bar with its continental breakfast cart and an afternoon tea and snack spread, an ideal place for coffee and catch-ups that evolve throughout the day into cocktails and snacks at night.
—Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2023
The add-on experience includes a continental breakfast in the morning, or chef's choice of culinary samplings in the afternoon, one alcoholic drink per adult ticket (more available for purchase), a commemorative gift, and a signed portrait of the astronaut.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 20 Dec. 2021
Morning session: Registration and the continental breakfast will begin at 8 a.m.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2023
Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 23 Mar. 2024
Photo: Nick Mele / Courtesy of Gardiner House The aforementioned Sun Room, meanwhile, offers guests a cozy spot to take their continental breakfasts with a view of the harbor.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2024
The overnight adventure will include animal encounters, a night-time Zoo tour and other wild activities, plus pizza dinner and continental breakfast.
—Miami Staff, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
Guests are provided with organic coffee and a voucher for a continental breakfast at a nearby gourmet market.
—Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 11 Jan. 2024
Customers who book a coach seat are treated to a complimentary continental breakfast before arriving at their destination, while those in a private Roomette or bedroom receive priority boarding, a dedicated first class attendant, and complimentary meals on board.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 3 Feb. 2024
Grab a refresher at its Y Bar with its continental breakfast cart and an afternoon tea and snack spread, an ideal place for coffee and catch-ups that evolve throughout the day into cocktails and snacks at night.
—Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2023
The add-on experience includes a continental breakfast in the morning, or chef's choice of culinary samplings in the afternoon, one alcoholic drink per adult ticket (more available for purchase), a commemorative gift, and a signed portrait of the astronaut.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 20 Dec. 2021
Morning session: Registration and the continental breakfast will begin at 8 a.m.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1896, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
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 18 Apr. 2024.
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