continental breakfast
noun
often capitalized C
: a light breakfast (as of rolls or toast and coffee)
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Downstairs, the stylish bar and restaurant is the perfect spot to grab coffee in the morning before heading out (continental breakfast is included in your stay). 
Monica Mendal, Vogue, 8 Aug. 2022 Open for lunch, dinner, and continental breakfast, the on-site Wharf Restaurant offers inside dining as well as alfresco dining on its old-fashioned wraparound porch. Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 4 July 2022 The day will begin with a continental breakfast at 9 a.m. followed by the shotgun start at 10 a.m. Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2022 Afterwards, enjoy the morning at Sunset Park with a continental breakfast and an array of vendors. Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 June 2022 For example, a hotel may no longer provide free clean towels every day or an expansive continental breakfast. Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 26 May 2022 Guests of the Beach House also get access to the hotel's on-site amenities, like its s'mores, afternoon cookies, ice cream happy hour, Saturday morning yoga, continental breakfast, and use of the beach buggy. Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2022 At the end of the race, the clinic team will have swag, continental breakfast snacks, and information on the clinic’s mental and physical health services. Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2022 No registration is necessary to attend this free event, which includes a continental breakfast. Carol Kovach, cleveland, 17 May 2022 See More
Monica Mendal, Vogue, 8 Aug. 2022 Open for lunch, dinner, and continental breakfast, the on-site Wharf Restaurant offers inside dining as well as alfresco dining on its old-fashioned wraparound porch. Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 4 July 2022 The day will begin with a continental breakfast at 9 a.m. followed by the shotgun start at 10 a.m. Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2022 Afterwards, enjoy the morning at Sunset Park with a continental breakfast and an array of vendors. Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 June 2022 For example, a hotel may no longer provide free clean towels every day or an expansive continental breakfast. Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 26 May 2022 Guests of the Beach House also get access to the hotel's on-site amenities, like its s'mores, afternoon cookies, ice cream happy hour, Saturday morning yoga, continental breakfast, and use of the beach buggy. Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2022 At the end of the race, the clinic team will have swag, continental breakfast snacks, and information on the clinic’s mental and physical health services. Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2022 No registration is necessary to attend this free event, which includes a continental breakfast. Carol Kovach, cleveland, 17 May 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1896, in the meaning defined above