Continental
Pronunciation: /ˌkɑːntəˈnɛntəl/
Continental (adjective)
- connected with a large landmass, not including islands.
- relating to the main part of Europe, not including the UK or Ireland.
- a light morning meal with bread, butter, jam, and coffee or tea.
Examples
- The continental climate varies greatly across regions.
- Continental drift explains the movement of Earth's plates.
Common collocations: continental climate, continental drift, continental Europe, continental travel, continental breakfast