adjective

1. of a continent
2. of or characteristic of the continent of Europe, excluding the British Isles
3. ☆ of the American colonies at the time of the American Revolution, or of the states just after this
4. Meteorol. of the relatively dry air or climate associated with large land masses

noun

1. a person living on the continent of Europe, excluding the British Isles
2. ☆ a soldier of the American army during the Revolution
3. ☆ a piece of paper money issued by the Continental Congress: it became almost worthless before the end of the war, hence the phrases not care (or give) a continental and not worth a continental