continental

adjective
UK: /ˌkɒntɪˈnentl/
US: /ˌkɑːntɪˈnentl/

  1. Relating to or characteristic of a continent, especially Europe.

    1. We ate a continental breakfast at the hotel, it was simple.
    2. The restaurant offers continental cuisine, featuring dishes from various European countries.

  2. Relating to the mainland of Europe, excluding the British Isles.

    1. Many people like to travel to the continental part of Europe.
    2. The company has expanded its operations to include continental Europe, opening new offices.

  3. Being or relating to the original United States territory.

    1. The continental army fought for independence during the revolution.
    2. The continental congress played a crucial role in establishing the United States government.
continental noun

  1. A person from the continent of Europe.

    1. He's a continental, originally from France, now living in London.
    2. Continentals often visit London for its history and modern culture, experiencing the blend.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "continental" in English means: Relating to or characteristic of a continent, especially Europe., Relating to the mainland of Europe, excluding the British Isles., Being or relating to the original United States territory..

The phonetic transcription of "continental" is /ˌkɒntɪˈnentl/ in British English and /ˌkɑːntɪˈnentl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "continental": "We ate a continental breakfast at the hotel, it was simple.". More examples on the page.