continental breakfast
noun
often capitalized C
: a light breakfast (as of rolls or toast and coffee)
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Although there are no onsite restaurants, a continental breakfast is served every morning in a buffet style or can be delivered directly to your room.
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Robin Raven, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
With this exclusive lounge access, you’ll be treated to a complimentary continental breakfast, evening canapes, and dessert.
—Danielle Harling, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2024
Coach passengers receive a complementary continental breakfast before arrival.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025
Guests enjoy free continental breakfast, parking, and an outdoor pool.
—Jean Chen Smith, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2025
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Robin Raven, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
With this exclusive lounge access, you’ll be treated to a complimentary continental breakfast, evening canapes, and dessert.
—Danielle Harling, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2024
Coach passengers receive a complementary continental breakfast before arrival.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025
Guests enjoy free continental breakfast, parking, and an outdoor pool.
—Jean Chen Smith, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2025
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“Continental breakfast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/continental%20breakfast. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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