Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

continental breakfast

noun

/ˌkɒntɪˈnɛntl ˈbrɛkfəst/

Definition

A light meal typically served in the morning, consisting of various baked goods and fresh fruit.

Examples

Every hotel we stayed at offered a complimentary continental breakfast.
On vacation, we enjoyed a leisurely continental breakfast on the balcony every morning.

Meaning

A continental breakfast is a simple breakfast option that usually includes items like bread, pastries, coffee, and fruit, without the hot dishes commonly found in a full breakfast.