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continental breakfast

a light breakfast, usually of rolls and coffee or tea, such as is typically eaten in some countries on the Continent

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continental breakfast Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • serve: Food & Drink: Adriana cafe and Restaurant is non-smoking, serving a continental buffet breakfast while dinner is waiter service.

Noun used with modifier

  • buffet: Food & Drink: Adriana cafe and Restaurant is non-smoking, serving a continental buffet breakfast while dinner is waiter service.
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