continental

The word “continental” means relating to a continent, especially mainland Europe as distinct from Britain. In plain terms, relating to a continent — in British usage, often specifically meaning "mainland Europe.".

“Continental” is pronounced kon-tih-NEHNTL (/ˌkɑntɪˈnɛntl̩/ in IPA).

Here is “continental” used in a sentence: “They spent the summer touring continental Europe.”

Words with a similar meaning to “continental” include characteristic of the style of continental Europe'.

The opposite of “continental” — its antonyms — is antonym(s) of.

“Continental” is an adjective.

“Continental” is a fairly common word in modern English.

“Continental” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to a continent, especially mainland Europe as distinct from Britain.

A continental breakfast is a light, typically cold meal in the style of mainland Europe: bread, pastries, jam, fruit, and coffee or tea. A full English breakfast is a cooked meal, usually featuring items such as eggs, bacon, and sausages. The name "continental" reflects the traditional contrast between mainland Europe and Britain.

No. Britain is part of Europe, but "continental Europe" (or "the Continent") refers to the European mainland as distinct from Britain and other islands. That contrast is exactly what the adjective continental captures in British English.

Continental means relating to a single continent or large landmass, as in a continental climate. Intercontinental means between or connecting two or more continents, as in an intercontinental flight. The prefix inter- supplies the "between" meaning.