continental breakfast

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A light breakfast, often as served in a hotel, usually consisting of cereal, juice, and pastries, but without any fried items.

Word forms

continental breakfast continental breakfasts

Etymology

Named due to its popularity in continental Europe.

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