Meaning of the word "continental breakfast" in English

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continental breakfast

US /ˌkɑːn.tɪˈnen.t̬əl ˈbrek.fəst/
UK /ˌkɑːn.tɪˈnen.t̬əl ˈbrek.fəst/
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Noun

1.

a light breakfast in a hotel, typically consisting of coffee and rolls with butter and jam

Example:
The hotel offers a complimentary continental breakfast.
We opted for the continental breakfast instead of the full buffet.
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