B2adjectivetravelnature
US/ˌkɑːn.tɪˈnen.təl/
UK/ˌkɒn.tɪˈnen.təl/
relating to a continent, or to the main part of a continent
In context
The hotel offers a free continental breakfast with coffee, bread and fruit.
Continental Europe has many high-speed train routes between major cities.
Flights across the continental United States can take over five hours.
Words that go with continental
adjective + noun
- continental breakfastA continental breakfast is included in the room price.
- continental EuropePrices in continental Europe are often lower than in London.
- continental United StatesShipping is free anywhere in the continental United States.
- continental climateA continental climate has hot summers and very cold winters.
- continental shelfOil is found beneath the continental shelf.
- continental cuisineThe restaurant serves continental cuisine and local dishes.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
a continent breakfastCorrect: a continental breakfast