continental breakfast

/ˈkɑntəˌnɛntl ˌbrɛkfəst/
/kɒntɪˈnɛntəl ˈbrɛkfəst/
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Other forms: continental breakfasts

Definitions of continental breakfast
  1. noun
    a breakfast that usually includes a roll and coffee or tea
    synonyms: petit dejeuner
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    type of:
    breakfast
    the first meal of the day (usually in the morning)
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